Update on Forest Plan Revision
It is now time to submit comments on the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. Your comments will impact the decisions the USFS makes on how the forest will be managed for the next 20 years.
Alliance Annual Meeting in Boone Dec. 13!
The Alliance Annual Meeting will be in Boone, NC on Friday, December 13 at Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasting Company (714 Old US 421 S). Doors will open at 6pm, and meeting will commence at 6:30. Drinks and Light Bites will be provided. Bald Guy Brew Coffee will be...
2019 volunteer work starting off at a record setting pace!
Although we are still in early spring, there has been a lot of trail activity in Northwest NC. Volunteers have been busy. To date in 2019, volunteers at events we have organized have contributed over 700 hours of work already! This large number has been bolstered by...
October news from the Alliance
Chilly mornings and evenings with fall colors in the woods make for some of the best riding in Northwest NC!
Comments Needed Now for the National Forest Potential Wilderness Inventory
As part of the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests Potential Wilderness Inventory, public input is being requested from the USFS through December 15, 2015.
Events
Feb
24
Sat
9:00 am Lake James State Park – Communit... @ TBD
Lake James State Park – Communit... @ TBD
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join the Alliance for a Community Trail Workday at Lake James State Park! This event is free of charge. Details TBD For those interested we’ll lead a, no-drop, group mountain bike ride after the workday.[...]
Mar
15
Fri
all-day G5 Old Fort Trail Weekend March ... @ camp grier
G5 Old Fort Trail Weekend March ... @ camp grier 
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day
Join G5 the weekend of March 15th-17th to help give some of the trails in the Old Fort area some love. Along with our neighboring chapters and other partners, we will be helping promote and[...]
Mar
16
Sat
all-day NICA Teen Trail Corp Week March ... @ Varies
NICA Teen Trail Corp Week March ... @ Varies
Mar 16 – Mar 23 all-day
Join Local Trail crews and NICA Teen Trail Corp groups throughout the state of North Carolina develop appreciation for the volunteerism and comradery involved in trail maintenance. Specific Projects and Locations TBD
Mar
30
Sat
9:00 am Zacks Fork Spring work Party 2024 @ Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail
Zacks Fork Spring work Party 2024 @ Zack's Fork Mountain Bike Trail 
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us March 30th for a workday on Zack’s Fork mountain bike trails in Lenoir. We will be meeting at the parking near the soccer fields. At 9am, we will divide into groups and head[...]
Apr
16
Tue
all-day SORBA Summit 2024 – Newnan, GA @ Newnan, GA
SORBA Summit 2024 – Newnan, GA @ Newnan, GA 
Apr 16 – Apr 21 all-day
The SORBA Summit will be in Newnan, GA, April 16-21, 2024. The Summit schedule, registration link, lodging and camping details, and other info will be posted here as it develops.
Apr
20
Sat
all-day 2024 Bootlegger 100
2024 Bootlegger 100 
Apr 20 all-day
The 2024 Bootlegger 100 is one of the most challenging and scenic gravel events of the year! More details are on the way as this event continues to grow and evolve in the Lenoir area.[...]
May
3
Fri
all-day Mortimer Spring Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Spring Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground 
May 3 – May 5 all-day
We’re back for the Spring Trail weekend in 2024! 2023 was a great year for our inaugural Work weekends in Mortimer. At the core of this event is partnerships with the local community and organizations.[...]
Oct
25
Fri
all-day Mortimer Fall Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground
Mortimer Fall Trail Weekend 2024 @ Mortimer Campground
Oct 25 – Oct 27 all-day
Our attendance in 2023 means we’re back for Fall Trail weekend 2024! At the core of this event is partnerships with the local community and organizations. The smiles and hard work in 2023 proved that[...]
Dec
13
Fri
6:00 pm Annual Chapter Meeting and Social @ TBD
Annual Chapter Meeting and Social @ TBD 
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for our Annual Chapter Meeting and Social. Doors open at 6. Meeting will start promptly at 6:30. During this meeting we will take care of some quick annual business, including our annual elections. We’ll[...]