Date: Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Time: 10:30 am
Where: SAHC’s Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College
Difficulty: (3/10)
Cost: FREE for members, $10 for non-members
(Kids hike for free!)
Join SAHC on a family friendly guided hike at SAHC’s Bull Creek Preserve! This hike is specifically designed for folks to hike with children and to encourage families to get outside during the chilly winter times. The trails at SAHC’s Bull Creek Preserve meander through the 191 acre tract and are gently graded, making them perfect to bring the whole family with children of any age. This hike will be about 2 miles in length.
This newly protected preserve 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.
SAHC owns this land for the long-term and remains in deep partnership with Warren Wilson College, who continues 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.
