Momentum continues to build for the Saluda Grade Trail, a transformative two-state project that will convert the historic rail corridor between Inman, South Carolina and Saluda, North Carolina into a regional trail.
The first phase of trails in Fairview Community Forest are now open for hiking and biking. These are the first three miles of trails in a planned 11-mile trail network.
Good news for Fairview Community Forest! This summer we bought land for trails and an outdoor campus for public schools. Now a grant from Buncombe County will fund the 11-mile trail network.
A man with deep family ties to Polk County discovered a family cemetery… and helped us buy the land to bring back trails by the hospital!
Growing businesses along the Ecusta Trail demonstrate the promise of the Saluda Grade Trail for Polk County.
We just bought the last major piece in an epic conservation project next to Chimney Rock State Park! There are 38 miles of streams and 17 miles of trails in the works, so far.
Conserving Carolina has purchased 226 acres for the future Fairview Community Forest, surrounding the campus of The WORX Project.
The Ecusta Trail’s first section is open! Discover how community support brought this dream to life. Celebrate our new greenway in Henderson County, now ready for you to explore!
It’s official! The Saluda Grade Trail coalition, including Conserving Carolina, has purchased the historic railroad for a 31.5-mile rail trail!