Date: Sunday, October 5th, 2025

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Where: SAHC’s Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College

Difficulty: Moderate (4/10)

Cost: FREE for all participants (Pre-Registration is Required!)

Join SAHC on a guided hike to celebrate the purchase of the new Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College! This 191 acre tract consists of a beautiful cove and mixed forest, an open 17-acre pasture with stunning views of the Black Mountains, and lovely sections of Bull Creek with rocky streambanks and wading pools. A tributary of the Swannanoa River, Bull Creek originates in the Black Mountains just south of Rattlesnake Lodge and the Blue Ridge Parkway, draining an area of more than 10 square miles. Approximately 3 miles of single track hiking and biking trails traverse the property in an existing trail system.

This hike has a few steep sections along with some trip hazards such as roots and rocks, but is mostly flat ground that winds through the forest with numerous different paths you can take to continue through the woods or walk along Bull Creek. We will split up into groups for a guided hike or you can take a map and explore on your own!

SAHC’s purchase ensures protection of the property from future development, preserving the scenic beauty of the landscape as well as water resources, habitat, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation. SAHC will own the land for the long-term and remain in deep partnership with Warren Wilson College, who will continue to use the property for education and land management training.

If you have any questions about this hike, please email Erin Goodpaster at erin@appalachian.org

After registering, you’ll receive directions, meeting instructions, and other important details a couple days prior to the event date. It’s crucial to note that a significant portion of the hike may not be disability accessible.

This hike is FREE, but you MUST register below first.