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 Black Mountains Adventure July 6

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 10:02

CHANGE IN PICKUP LOCATION:
ROSES PARKING LOT Same time 8:30. Look for the Yancey Van. Drop off at the end of the day will be there too.

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association July 6 when the club leads a challenging hike from Mt. Mitchell to Big Tom, then down the Buncombe Horse Range Trail to Colbert’s Creek Road.

High Peaks Leads Linville Falls Stroll and Wine-Tasting

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 07:14

Join the NC High Peaks Trail Association for a special treat on Saturday, June 22 when the club takes a leisurely stroll to spectacular Linville Falls, followed by a tasting at the Linville Falls Winery.

High Peaks Hikes on June 1 Feature Spectacular Views

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 11:25

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.

Parkway Overlook Cleanup Set for Wednesday, May 29

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 11:02

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.

This Saturday: High Peaks Leads Stroll at Tennessee’s Newest State Park

Submitted by sweller on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 20:55

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.

Mt. Mitchell Raises Pay for Summer Workers to $12/Hour

Submitted by sweller on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 20:59

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 - CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Submitted by sweller on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 13:42

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.

High Peaks Hikes on April 20 Feature Spectacular Views

Submitted by sweller on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 14:24

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.

Project Parkway - April 27, 2019

Submitted by jwhitehouse on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 11:25

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:

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