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10.03.24

Reaching the Summit: The Trek for Trails on Spencer Mountain

Spencer Mountain is the third-highest peak and one of the most recognizable geologic features in Gaston County. Despite this, the public has never had access to […]
07.30.24

TRAIL USER PROFILE: Gene White and Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

Gene White is a familiar face along the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, a section of Carolina Thread Trail in Kings Mountain, NC. As we walked the […]
05.07.24

Cherokee County Awarded FLAP Grant to Develop Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and Carolina Thread Trail

Cherokee County, S.C. – Cherokee County was the recent recipient of a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant that will provide significant funding to plan and […]
02.14.24

Climate Conversations exhibit will benefit Carolina Thread Trail

Celebrate Earth Day beautifully & thoughtfully with a visit to an interactive art exhibit. Wil Bosbyshell manages to make the vast climate challenges we face personal […]
02.07.24

Easement Agreement Will Bring Public Trails To Spencer Mountain

Gaston County, N.C. – Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have an iconic hiking destination to complement Crowders Mountain, thanks to a trail easement agreement between Catawba Lands […]
05.01.23

Advancing Forney Creek Restoration

An impaired stream in Lincoln County is one big step closer to being restored, with an acquisition that provides protection on both sides of the stream. […]
05.01.23

Trail Power: Economic study shows how trails benefit communities

For trail users and supporters, it’s no secret that access to the outdoors brings many benefits. Better health for users of course, but also positive economic […]
04.03.23

Carolina Thread Trail awards $634,000 for trail projects to 7 partners

We just announced our newest round of implementation grant awards! All seven of these communities are taking steps forward in the process of expanding trails, and […]
05.10.22

Win prizes for spending time outside with our outdoor BINGO

We know you enjoy the outdoors (hey, you’re visiting the website of a trails organization, right?) but let’s face it, sometimes we need a little motivation […]