A Trail with a Mission: Connect Great Communities
Rutherford County’s motto is “small town friendly” and it’s stayed true to that motto through the growth of the Thermal Belt Rail Trail.
Rutherford County’s motto is “small town friendly” and it’s stayed true to that motto through the growth of the Thermal Belt Rail Trail.
Enjoy the spring season through five guided hikes taking place every other Friday.
While not currently open to the public, the land will become a part of our State Trail system- the French Broad River Paddle Trail.
On land once slated for development, we have now protected more than 2,200 acres. And we are working to protect even more, with plans to link two vast state trails.
Renowned educator Pearlie Mae Harris recalls her childhood growing up along the Saluda Grade Railroad.
We officially broke ground on the 19-mile Ecusta Trail on Oct. 28! The long-awaited rail trail is becoming a reality.
Newly protected land could be a key link in the Hickory Nut Gorge Trail, connecting Weed Patch Mountain and Youngs Mountain Trail.
Advent Health is generously supporting the Ecusta Trail, in keeping with their mission to promote health and wellness.
The popular White Squirrel Hiking Challenge is back! Participants are invited to take on eight hikes, all on lands that Conserving Carolina has helped protect, enhance, or open to the public