Agreement Reached on Saluda Grade Rail Line
We’ve reached an agreement with Norfolk Southern to sell the Saluda Grade corridor for a new 31-mile rail trail!
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More of Mud Creek
There’s already been a transformation at Mud Creek, and it’s going to keep getting better with a new addition that will allow public access and a bog restoration.
Nonprofits Seek to Buy Saluda Grade for Rail Trail
Conserving Carolina and our partners are working to purchase the historic 31-mile Saluda Grade railroad for a new rail trail!
Rail Line Purchased for Ecusta Trail!
It’s official! The Ecusta Trail is on its way to becoming a 19-mile rail trail linking Hendersonville and Brevard.
19-Mile Ecusta Trail Corridor Under Contract
Big news! We are under contract on the 19-mile Ecusta Trail corridor. This proposed rail trail would link Hendersonville and Brevard, bringing major benefits for the local economy, health, and outdoor recreation.
Estatoe Trail to Connect to Rosenwald Community
The Estatoe Trail will soon extend to the historic Rosenwald Community in Brevard, connecting it with downtown Brevard and Pisgah National Forest. This new link...
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New Hiking Challenge Launched
Hiking Challenge 5 is here! Hike to eight great places on land that Conserving Carolina helped protect and earn your white squirrel patch.
Ecusta Trail Moves Forward
A $6.4 million grant is a huge step forward for the Ecusta Trail, a potential 19-mile rail trail between Hendersonville and Brevard!
Support the Mills River Valley Trail
A new path along NC 280—the Mills River Valley Trail—will create a safe route for walking and biking, linking the heart of Mills River to the French Broad River.