Date: Saturday, April 5th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Distance: 4.5 miles Difficulty: Difficult (7/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free, though pre-registration is required Join Us for a Guided Hike at Great Smoky Mountain NP – Saturday, April 5th Our previously-planned hike along The […]
Avian Diversity Lunch & Learn Birding Hike Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: Starting at 8:30 AM Where: Stevens Creek Preserve Distance: 1 mile loop Difficulty: Moderate (4-5/10) Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join Stewardship Director Sarah Sheeran and Development and Communications Manager Emma Goldrick for a 1 mile loop, […]
Date: Friday, April 18th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2 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 Put on your hiking boots, grab your trekking poles, and join us for a […]
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 8:30am Where: Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures Distance: 6 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10) Cost: Free for Members. $10 for non-members. Come kick off Appalachia Day with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us on the morning of April 26th for a hike to Blue Ridge Pastures via the Strawberry Gap […]
Appalachia Day - A Celebration of All Things Appalachian! When: Saturday, April 26 from 12 to 6 pm Where: Hickory Nut Gap Farm in Fairview, NC Come out and celebrate what you love about our mountain home – the views, hiking, local arts, food, live music and quality time with friends and family. Your purchases […]
Date: Friday, May 2nd Time: Starting at 10:30 AM Where: Popper Tract Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: (4/10 difficulty) Easy To Moderate. A few stream-crossings Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED We invite you to join us for a memorial hike to honor and remember our friend Bill Popper and his dedication to preserving the 573-acre […]
Date: Saturday, May 10th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2 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 Put on your hiking boots, grab your trekking poles, and join us for a […]
Date: Saturday, June 7th Time: 9 am Where: Waterrock Knob Visitor Center, Blue Ridge Parkway Distance: 6 miles (out and back) Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (7/10): rugged, rocky terrain with steep elevation change Cost: FREE for all participants (pre-registration is required) Celebrate National Trails Day & Land Trust Day with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining […]
Date: Saturday, June 14th Time: Starting at 9 am Where: Bakersville, NC Distance: 1.5 miles Difficulty: (5/10), 600 feet elevation gain in 0.6 miles Leaders: Park Greer, South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager, Michelle Pugliese, SAHC Land Protection Director Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Please complete your registration by June 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Join us […]
Date: Saturday, June 14th Time: Starting at 9 am Where: Carver's Gap Parking Lot Distance: 5 miles round-trip Difficulty: (7/10), Strenuous Leaders: Alex Russell, SAHC Community Engagement & Education Associate, Chris Kaase, SAHC Stewardship & GIS Manager Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Please complete your registration by June 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Join us for the […]
