Public Invited to Give Input on Saluda Grade Trail

Saluda Grade through Campobello. Photo by Scott Park/Upstate Forever. Two public meetings have been scheduled on the Saluda Grade Trail—in Inman, SC on Oct. 17...

$24.6 Million Awarded to the Ecusta Trail!

A game-changing grant was just awarded to the Ecusta Trail, bringing us a huge step closer to building the full 19-mile rail trail.

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!

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...

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.