Date: Saturday, June 14th Time: Starting at 9:30 am Where: Yellow Mountain State Natural Area Distance: 4 miles Difficulty: (9/10), Very strenuous, featuring off-trail travel & steep inclines Leaders: Joseph Hiatt, Park Superintendent of Yellow Mountain State Natural Area, Travis Bordley, SAHC Roan Tech Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Please complete your registration by June 11, […]
Date: Saturday, June 14th Time: Starting at 10 am Where: Little Rock Creek Preserve Distance: 2 miles Difficulty: (2/10), Easy Leaders: Gary Kauffman, Retired Botanist/Ecologist at USDA-USFS, Sarah Sheeran, SAHC Stewardship Director Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Please complete your registration by June 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Join us for the 2025 June Jamboree: Plant […]
Drop-In Social at Little Rock Creek Preserve Date: 6/14/2024 Time: 1-4 pm Where: Little Rock Creek Preserve Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Following the morning hikes and experiences, participants are invited to stay for an afternoon drop-in social from 1 to 4 pm at SAHC’s Little Rock Creek Preserve. SAHC purchased the heart of the Little Rock Creek Preserve […]
Date: Sunday, July 13 Time: Starting at 10 am Where: Sandy Mush Game Lands Distance: 2 miles (out and back) Difficulty: (4/10), Easy Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join us for the 2025 Sandy Mush Game Lands: Morning Meditative Hike Start your morning with intention on […]
Date: Friday, July 18 Time: Starting at 8:30 am Where: Rocky Fork State Park Distance: 6.6 miles (Loop) Difficulty: (9/10), Strenuous, Challenging Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join us for the Rocky Fork State Park Hike – Snakeden Ridge Loop Join SAHC for a challenging and […]
Date: Saturday, July 26 Time: Starting at 10 am Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join us for a July Guided Hike at the SAHC Community Farm Celebrate the […]
Start time: Friday, August 8 at 9 am Distance: 3.8 miles Join SAHC South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer for a moderately strenuous hike to Pine Knob, an exposed rocky outcrop with beautiful views of the Black Mountains. Along the way Park will interpret the area’s geology and history, dating back hundreds of years. […]
Date: Tuesday, August 26 Time: Starting at 9:30 am Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: FREE for SAHC Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join us for a Guided Hike at the SAHC Community Farm What can you see on […]
Start time: Sunday, August 31 at 9 am Distance: 3.8 miles Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is hosting a special hike in conjunction with the Hellbender Festival in Spruce Pine! Join SAHC South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer for a moderately strenuous hike to Pine Knob, an exposed rocky outcrop with beautiful views of the […]
Date: Saturday, September 20th Time: 10:00 am Where: Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10) Cost: FREE for all participants (Pre-Registration is Required!) Kick-off Clawtoberfest with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us for a guided hike for Highland Brewing Company's “Thirst for Good” partnership! We're hitting the trails to […]
