Saturday – June 6, 2026 Support SAHC on Land Trust Day – Recognize National Trails Day You are the difference between a mountain lost and a mountain saved. What is Land Trust Day? Land Trust Day was designated as a special day to recognize the efforts of conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy who […]
Date: Saturday, June 6th Start Time: 10:00 am Cost: Free! Register Below Bring your bike and join SAHC to celebrate National Trails Day/Land Trust Day at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on Saturday, June 6th! We'll meet at the entrance arch at 10:00 am to talk about SAHC's hand in the conservation of Chestnut Mountain […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn - Human History of the South Yellow Mountain Preserve Wednesday, June 10 at 12:00 pm EST Join SAHC's South Yellow Mountain Preserve Manager, Park Greer, for a virtual Lunch & Learn exploring the rich human history of the area. This presentation will trace the many ways people have lived with the rugged […]
June Jamboree registration is NOW OPEN!! Join us on Saturday, June 13th for SAHC's annual celebration of outdoor recreation and conservation in the Highlands of Roan. We invite you to enjoy a day of free, guided outings in the iconic Roan landscape. Enjoy blooming rhododendron and gorgeous views as you explore and learn about […]
Day 1: Friday, June 19th, 12 pm - 5 pm Day 2: Saturday, June 20th, 10 am - 4 pm Where: Bowman Middle School (410 S Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705) Join SAHC as we table at the annual Rhododendron Festival in Bakersville, NC. We'll be selling merchandise, prints, stickers, and more. We'll also have […]
Date: Wednesday, June 24th Time: Starting at 10:00 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.0 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 […]
Date: Saturday, June 27 Time: Starting at 9 AM Where: South Yellow Mountain Preserve Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: (8/10 difficulty) Strenuous with several steep sections, 700' elevation gain Cost: FREE for Members, $10 for Non-Members Pre-registration is REQUIRED Join Park Greer for a strenuous 2.5-mile hike at SAHC's South Yellow Mountain Preserve for an opportunity […]
Date: Wednesday, July 8th Time: Starting at 10:00 am Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.0 miles Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), a few steep inclines are present on this trail Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Enjoy a guided hike on the 2-mile Discovery Trail loop trail at the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy's Community Farm in Alexander, […]
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Distance: 2.5 miles Elevation: ~400 feet gain then loss. Difficulty: Moderate (6/10) due to uneven and slick terrain, minor scrambling. Join Park Greer, SAHC's Preserve Manager and Erin Goodpaster, SAHC Outreach Program Manager for an untraditional hike as we explore the aquatic environments of the Beaver Creek […]
We need YOUR help on the mountain! Saturday, August 15 – Sunday, August 16 Camp out or come for a day. Join other volunteers as we work to maintain the globally rare grassy and shrub balds found on Grassy Ridge, one of the most beautiful and ecologically significant sites in the Roan Highlands. We’ll cut […]
