NC High Peaks Trail Assn and Friends of Mt Mitchell State Park

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Saturday, June 1 for one of two hikes along the Big Butt Trail, with both offering tremendous views of the Black Mountain chain. These hikes were scheduled previously but postponed due to bad weather.

Join us Wednesday, May 29 as we make a sweep of all the parkway overlooks in the 50 mile stretch covered by the Crabtree Falls Chapter of Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association for a relaxed stroll and a glimpse of spring flowers at Tennessee’s newest state park, Rocky Fork, on Saturday, May 25.

This will be the first time the club has hiked at this park, which is situated along picturesque Rocky Fork Creek just across the Tennessee border a few miles from Interstate 26. Strollers will visit the scene of an Indian massacre dating to the Revolutionary War era.

After a special appeal to top state officials, Mt. Mitchell State Park has been given the go-ahead to pay seasonal employees $12 an hour this summer, an increase of 50 percent over last season’s wages.

Summer job openings at the park include maintenance, concessions and gift shop positions, all of which give employees the chance to minglewith park visitors while enjoying cool weather and spectacular views from the tallest mountain in the Eastern U.S.

High Peaks Hikes on May 4 Feature Spectacular Views

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Saturday, May 4 for one of two hikes along the Big Butt Trail, with both offering tremendous views of the Black Mountain chain. These hikes were originally scheduled for late April but were postponed due to inclement weather.

Hike POSTPONED until May 4 due to weather!

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association on Saturday, April 20 for one of two hikes along the Big Butt Trail, with both offering tremendous views of the Black Mountain chain.

The National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway is excited to announce the second annual Project Parkway, a volunteer event combining efforts parkway-wide! We appreciate the dedication and interest you’ve demonstrated to the Parkway, so we want to specially invite YOU to join us for a hands-on workday improving the visitor experience at campgrounds and picnic areas.
 

When? Saturday, April 27th, 9AM to 12PM.

NC High Peaks is responsible for two campgrounds:

The NC High Peaks Trail Association will celebrate the arrival of Spring with an easy, level stroll along the Laurel River in Madison County on Saturday, April 13.

The outing is open to the public and promises a glimpse of early spring wildflowers that line the picturesque old road bed that meanders along this lovely stream.