• 2025 November Chestnut Mountain Hike

    Date: Friday, November 21 Time: Starting at 11:00 AM Where: Chestnut Mountain Nature Park Distance: 6 miles  Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (6/10), several long, steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: FREE for members, $10 for non-members Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED below   Join SAHC for a guided group hike at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park […]

  • 2025 Member Open House

    Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

    Thursday, December 4 from 8:30 - 10:30 AM SAHC Member Open House SAHC's Office, 372 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 You're invited to join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a casual Open House at our office in Asheville! Enjoy breakfast bites and warm beverages while browsing SAHC merchandise, picking up a few free goodies, and […]

  • 2025 Nilsen Preserve – Volunteer Trail Workday

    Little Cove Creek Preserve

    Date: Friday, December 12th Time: 10:30 AM Where: Nilsen Cabin - Little Cove Creek Preserve Distance: 1-2 miles  Difficulty: Moderate (5/10), various volunteer tasks available to choose from! Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED   Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and the Roan Stewardship team for a volunteer workday at the Nilsen Cabin on our Little Cove […]

  • 2025 December Asbury Trail Hike

    Date: Saturday, December 13th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: Asbury Trail Distance: 6 miles  Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (6/10), several long, steep inclines and descents are present on this trail. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED below   Join SAHC for a guided group hike on the Asbury Trail at Cove Creek Gap along the boundary of […]

  • December Sunset Yoga on the Farm

    Where: SAHC Community Farm Gentle Flow Yoga Date & Time: December, 14th, 4:00 pm Cost: Free for Members, $10 for Non-members (Pre-Registration is Required!) Bring your own mat   Join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy on Sunday, December 14th for a gentle 60 minute yoga session in our Education Center at the SAHC Community Farm in Alexander, […]

    $10
  • 2026 South Yellow Mountain Preserve – Pine Knob Hike

    Date: Saturday, January 3rd Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Location: South Yellow Mountain Preserve Distance: 3.8 miles  Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (6/10) The hike is FREE for SAHC members, and $10 for non-members. Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED below   Join SAHC South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager Park Greer for a moderately strenuous hike to Pine Knob, […]

  • 2026 January Hampton Creek Cove Hike

    Date: Monday, January 19th Location: Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area Start Time: 11:00 am Distance: 4 Miles Difficulty: 6/10    Join us on Monday, January 19th for a guided hike through Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area. This hike will utilize multiple trails, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and the Shell Hollow Trail. Starting […]

  • Mitchell County Landscape Recovery and Preparedness Open House

    Bowman Middle School

    When: Saturday, Feb. 21 from 1 to 3 pm (DROP IN) Firewise Prevention Presentation at 1:30 pm Where: Bowman Middle School, 410 S. Mitchell Ave., Bakersville, NC 28705 Come learn from agencies, non-profits, and businesses about what resources are available to landowners, as well as recovery updates. Drop-In Topics Include: Wildfire Mitigation Debris Removal and […]

    Free
  • 2026 February Hiking with Kids at Bull Creek Preserve

    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 […]

  • Winter Hiking Challenge Strawberry Gap Hike

    Date: Saturday, February 28th Time: 11:00 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!)   Finish the Winter Hiking Challenge strong and in community by joining Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a guided hike to Blue Ridge Pastures via the Strawberry Gap Trail! This hike […]