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First Day Hike to the Wesser Bald Fire Tower via the Appalachian Trail near Nantahala, NC

Tellico Gap Trailhead Parking Aquone, NC

Join Western Regional Director Callie Moore for a winter hike on the first day of the new year! This 2.3-mile loop is considered moderately challenging; however, avid hikers would likely consider it easy. There are 748 feet of elevation gain over the first 1.3 miles and then descending the same amount over the last mile of the hike. At the top, we'll have a stunning 360-degree view across Nantahala National Forest from the platform of a historic fire tower.

Free

Winter Tree ID Hike at the Jackson County Greenway in Cullowhee, NC

Jackson County Greenway 342 Old Cullowhee Rd, Sylva, North Carolina

Learn how to identify trees in the winter with Western Region Program Coordinator, Tony Ward. During this walk in the woods along the Tuckasegee River, we will discuss the different ways that you can identify trees in your area.

Winter Bird Watch on Lake Chatuge near Hayesville, NC

Chatuge Dam, 1407 Chatuge Dam Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904 1407 Chatuge Dam Rd,, Hayesville, NC

Join other MountainTrue folks in our 17th annual caravan around the Lake Chatuge shoreline to view a wide variety of birds.

Help Memorialize the old-growth forest at Brushy Mountain near Cashiers, NC 3/22-CANCELED

The Village Green Playground 71 US-64, Cashiers, NC

The top of Brushy Mountain had a very old forest that MountainTrue unsuccessfully tried to protect from a logging project by Nantahala National Forest. The site was logged in the fall of 2024. We are seeking volunteers to help document the age of the trees by counting rings on cut stumps. This information will be compiled in a report that we will use to memorialize the forest and raise awareness of the value of old growth.

Free

MountainTrue Spring Wildflower & Headwaters Hike in Bostic, NC 4/4-CANCELED

Golden Valley Community Club 127 Jonestown Rd, Bostic, NC

This event has been CANCELED. Join your Broad Riverkeeper, David Caldwell, and MountainTrue's Resilient Forest Director, Josh Kelly, for a half-day hike up one of the Old CC Roads in the South Mountains. These roads were originally built in the 1930s as Civilian Conservation Corps projects during the Great Depression. They now lie in the 21,000 acre South Mountain Game Lands.
We'll speak about the importance of maintaining these pristine headwaters of the First Broad River, which is Cleveland County's drinking water supply. Josh will discuss our Forest programs and help us identify flora and fauna.

$15 – $25

May Day Floats on the Broad River: Casar to Delight 5/3 (Polkville, NC)

NC Wildlife Resources Commission boat launch 4933 Casar Road, Polkville, NC

Join your Broad Riverkeeper in the South Mountain Foothills for a fun paddle on the cool shady waters of the First Broad River. Just downstream from the South Mountain Game Lands and one of our few Outstanding Resource Waters, this is some of the cleanest and life-filled water in the Broad River basin.

$15 – $25

Nature Yoga & Forest Bathing in Highlands, NC 5/9

Dixon Woods Park Dixon Woods Park, Highlands, NC

Join MountainTrue for a rejuvenating experience of nature yoga and forest bathing in Highlands, NC. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. Immerse yourself in gentle yoga movements surrounded by nature and unwind in the serene forest. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature, relax, and be in community with others.

FREE

May Days on the First Broad River Paddle Trail, Delight to Lawndale, NC 5/10

Join your Broad Riverkeeper for another Saturday on the First Broad River. This section of the river is wider and sandier than upstream as the river transitions from the Foothills into the Piedmont.

Meet up at another brand new NC Wildlife Resources Commission boat launch (Delight Road PFA, Polkville, NC) at 10:00 am sharp! We will unload the boats and gear, then take all the vehicles to the take-out spot and shuttle back to begin paddling. This section is approximately 7 miles. We will be on the water for about 4.5 hours, including a stop for lunch. The takeout will be at our new Lawndale Park, part of the Stagecoach Greenway https://stagecoachgreenway.com/

$15 – $25

May Days on the First Broad River Paddle Trail, Double Shoals to Zion, NC 5/17

Double Shoals Mill 199 Old Mill Rd., Shelby, NC, United States

The third consecutive Saturday in May on the First Broad River with your Broad Riverkeeper. This section of river has long been a favorite for locals. The owner of Double Shoals Cotton Mill has permitted us for the last 12 years to access the river at the beautiful and historic site. This part of the river has many beautiful rock outcroppings and fun little rapids.

Meet up right behind the mill at 10:00 am sharp! We will unload the boats and gear, then take all the vehicles to the take-out spot and shuttle back to begin paddling. This section is approximately 6 miles. We will be on the water for about 4 hours, including a stop for lunch.

$15 – $25

May Days on the First Broad River Paddle Trail, Zion to Shelby, NC 5/24

Making our way out of the Foothills countryside and into the city. The put in spot is privately owned by the Pentecostal Church. They have been very generous in allowing access for Broad Riverkeeper special outings and events, including 9 years of the annual Sarah Sweep! Shelby folks who see this river from a boat often comment that they had no idea of the river’s beauty here, a real wilderness just outside the city.

Meet in the Church’s lower parking lot at 10:00 am sharp! We will unload boats and gear, then take all the vehicles to the take-out spot and shuttle back to begin paddling. This section is approximately 6.5 miles and includes a difficult portage around Shelby’s water intake dam. We will be on the water for about 5 hours, including a stop for lunch.

$15 – $25