Date: April 28, 2025

Time: 1:00 a.m.

Location: Trombatore Trail

Trail type: 5 miles, out and back, strenuous

Elevation gain: 1,000′

Guides: Pam Torlina and Mary Miller, of Conserving Carolina

Join Conserving Carolina for a free, guided wildflower walk on Trombatore Trail! This walk will be led by Conserving Carolina’s Community Engagement Director, Pam Torlina, and Mary Miller, Community Engagement Associate. Pam and Mary will lead participants on an moderate walk. Though the trail is ranked difficult, this will be a wildflower walk, not a hike, so plan to go short distances, stopping to admire flowers. We probably won’t walk the full 5-miles of the trail, but want you to be prepared, if we do. We will share tips about how to identify these flowers and some of the unique adaptations they’ve evolved to ensure pollination.

For your safety, do not attempt this activity if it is beyond your ability and experience. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a snack, water, and any personal medication that may be required.

In case of inclement weather, please contact Pam Torlina by e-mail, pam@conservingcarolina.org, by 9 a.m. on the day of the walk and/or check the Conserving Carolina website to see if the walk will take place.

Space is limited to 15 and pre-registration is required; RSVP below.

*SPECIAL NOTE: This hike will leave out from the same parking area as Bearwallow Mountain Trail. DO NOT try to access the trailhead from the Gerton side of town (Hwy 74-A). This area is still under repair and recovering from the aftermath of Helene. Thank you!

For more information, email pam@conservingcarolina.org.