Come join us explore the majestic Black Mountains and scenic Toe River Valley of Western North Carolina

Submitted by PoppaBear on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 15:28

Hiking in the Black Mountains and Toe River Valley near Burnsville, North Carolina is a very rewarding experience. The area has a wide variety of terrain to explore ranging from lush river valleys to majestic mountain ridges.  At  6,684 foot elevation, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. 

High Peaks Leads Scenic Mountains-to-Sea Trail Hike Feb 2

Submitted by sweller on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 18:44

Take a mid-winter outdoor adventure with the NC High Peaks Trail Association when the club tackles a scenic section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail on Saturday, Feb. 2. The hike will begin at Buck Creek Gap and proceed two miles northbound to Castle Rock, then return to Buck Creek Gap.

High Peaks Seeks Input From Youth and Families

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 15:51

The NC High Peaks Trail Association invites all youth and families to go on-line and fill out a survey that the club will use to broaden its programs and appeal to that demographic. Participants will be automatically entered into a drawing, with a lucky winner to be awarded free High Peaks merchandise.

Stride Into the New Year by Joining High Peaks for Jan. 1 Hikes

Submitted by sweller on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 16:29

Start your New Year off right by joining the NC High Peaks Trail Association Jan. 1 for one of two hikes on scenic trails near the Black Mountain Campground.

High Peaks Announces Black Mountains Hiking Challenge

Submitted by sweller on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 06:40

Hikers looking for adventure and gorgeous views are invited to test their endurance and earn a cool patch by completing the Black Mountains Hiking Challenge, a rigorous set of 23 hikes that includes all the official trails in the highest mountain range in the Eastern United States.

High Peaks Leads Scenic Hikes Cancelled

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 23:13

Due to the expected Winter Storm, these two hikes have now been cancelled.

 

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association for one of two hikes along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Asheville on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Notes from 2018 Annual Meeting

Click on each of the following links to view the slide presentation from the Annual Meeting.

Birding Stroll

Submitted by wbrasington on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 13:16

High Peaks Birders will lead a Birding Stroll at the Mountain Heritage High School on Saturday November 17th beginning at 8am.  Please bring your binoculars, and dress for the weather, we will bird rain or shine only cancelling if morning travel conditions are dangerous. 

We will bird along the 1.5 mile Cougar Walking Trail.  Meet us in the upper parking lot, to the right of the guard house, near the disk golf trailhead.

Join High Peaks for Scenic & Historic Hikes Nov. 17 (Rescheduled from Nov. 10)

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 17:45

Join High Peaks for Scenic & Historic Hikes Nov. 17 (RESCHEDULED from Nov. 10)! Please see information below.

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Sat., Nov. 17 for one of two hikes along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, with both hikes including a visit to the ruins of the historic Rattlesnake Lodge near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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