NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
Saturday, June 1, 2023
Hike, Bike, Paddle and Play Across the Region
Be a part of our region’s largest
celebrations of trails and the outdoors.
On June 1, we’re spreading the National Trails Day fun across North Carolina and South Carolina with a variety of FREE guided hikes and bike rides throughout the day in multiple locations. Check back soon as outdoor adventures are added! Advance registration is requested.
Guided Bike Ride: Little Sugar Creek Greenway – NoDa to SC state line
8:00 am
Ride along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, beginning in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood and continuing south to the South Carolina state line.
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Guided Sketching Hike: Oakboro Rail Trail
10:00 am
Unleash your inner artist! Artist Wil Bosbyshell will lead a guided hike and colored pencil sketching class at the Oakboro Rail Trail in Oakboro, NC.
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Guided Hike: Pharr Family Trail
9:00 am
Hike with Trail Master Dave Edwards at the Pharr Family Preserve Trail in Midland, NC, property that is permanently conserved by the Catawba Lands Conservancy.
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Guided Hike: Future Overmountain Victory Trail
3:00 pm
Join us at the historic Kings Mountain National Military Park, where you’ll learn about a new trail project that will connect the park to Gaffney, SC and beyond.
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Guided Hike: South Fork Rail Trail
10:00 am
Enjoy beautiful wild flowers, mountain-like bluffs and historic structures on this 4 mile hike along the South Fork River.
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Guided Hike: Poston Park to Spencer Mountain
9:00 am
Hike with us at Poston Park to get a sneak peek into the Spencer Mountain and Poston Park trail projects!
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Guided Hike: Mineral Springs Greenway
10:00 am
Join Trail Master Lynn Rivera for a guided hike on the Mineral Springs Greenway, where she has led volunteers in significant habitat restoration work!
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Guided Hike: Bakers Mountain Loop Trail
9:30 am
Join us in exploring the peaks and gullies of Bakers Mountain.
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Guided Hike: Catawba Nation Greenway Trail
10:00 am
Enjoy beautiful views of the Catawba River and learn about the proud and significant history and culture of the Catawba Indians who have resided on these ancestral lands for nearly 6,000 years.
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Partner-Led Program: Sunset Walk at Lindsay Pettus Greenway
7:00 pm
The Lindsay Pettus Greenway will host a 1.5 mile Sunset Walk on Saturday, June 1st at 7 pm, starting at the Nature Pavilion on Colonial Drive. Reservations are not necessary. Dogs are welcome. For more information, please email info@lindsaypettusgreenway.org.
Partner-Led Program: Scavenger Hunt at Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail
10:00 am
Join Mt. Pleasant Library staff at the Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail to celebrate National Trails Day with the Carolina Thread Trail and the Catawba Land Conservancy. Enjoy a very special story time, followed by a scavenger hunt on the trail. When you finish, drop by the Mt. Pleasant Library to collect your prize!
Find your own trail adventure on our online trail map.
Looking for ideas for trails to visit? Download our Guide to 6 Springtime Adventures on the Thread Trail
Community partners hosting their own event on the Carolina Thread Trail, please complete the form below to have it added here.
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