On Land Trust Day – this year Saturday, June 1 – local businesses pledge to donate a portion of sales to support Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s ongoing land and water conservation efforts. Land Trust Day coincides with National Trails Day and is celebrated each year on the first Saturday of June to recognize the accomplishments of land trusts […]
Date: Saturday, June 1st Time: 10:30am Where: Snowball Mountain Trailhead, off the Blue Ridge Parkway Distance: 3 miles Difficulty: Moderately strenuous (7/10) Cost: $10 for non-members, FREE for members Join Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a hike to the protected Snowball Mountain. The first Saturday of June each year is Land Trust Day. On this day businesses and land trusts across North […]
Challenge Hike: Roaring Creek to Big Yellow Loop Date: 6/15/2024 Time: 9:00 am Leaders: Travis Bordley Where: Yellow Mountain Gap Trailhead, Roaring Creek Road, Newland, NC Distance: 5 miles Distance: Difficult (9/10), long steep inclines and unmarked trails Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Brace yourself for a challenging trek with SAHC Outings Manager and […]
Big Yellow Mountain Hike Date: 6/15/2024 Time: 9:30 am Leaders: Jay Leutze Where: 45 Birchfield Creek, Newland, NC 28657 Distance: 2 miles Distance: Moderate (6/10), some steep inclines Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Embark on a journey with Jay Leutze, esteemed author of “Stand Up That Mountain”, Senior Advisor to SAHC’s Board of Trustees, […]
Elk Hollow Yoga Date: 6/15/2024 Time: 10:30 am Leaders: Lillah Schwartz Where: Elk Hollow Preserve, 3535 Roaring Creek Road, Newland, NC Distance: 0.5 miles Distance: Moderate (4/10) Cost: FREE Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED Lillah Schwartz – a highly regarded yoga instructor, author, and mentor from Asheville, NC – has offered her expertise to lead SAHC’s […]
Drop-In Social at Elk Hollow Preserve Date: 6/15/2024 Time: 1:00-4:00 pm Where: Elk Hollow Preserve, 3535 Roaring Creek Road, Newland, NC 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 Elk Hollow Preserve, at the […]
We need YOUR help on the mountain! Grassy Ridge Mow-Off, July 20-21 This outing is currently FULL! If you would still like to be added to the standby list, please email Roan Stewardship Director Marquette Crockett at marquette@appalachian.org. Camp out or come for a day. Join other volunteers as we work to maintain the […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: MountainTrue's Neighbors for More Neighbors WNC Thursday, September 12 at 12:00 pm EST Why should environmentalists support building more housing? Join MountainTrue's Housing & Transportation Director Susan Bean as she explores the answers to this question. We know that healthy communities exist within the context of a healthy environment — and […]
Date: Tuesday, September 17th Time: Starting at 9:30 AM Where: SAHC Community Farm Distance: 2.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate (4/10), several steep inclines are present on the trail Cost: Free for Members, $10 for non-members Join us for a scenic tour of SAHC’s Community Farm on a guided hike led by Farm and Food Program Manager, […]
Date: Friday, September 20th Time: 8:00 am Where: Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC Distance: 10+ miles Difficulty: Very strenuous (10+ mile hike with significant elevation change) Cost: FREE for all participants (pre-registration is required) Kick-off Clawtoberfest with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy by joining us to celebrate our “For Love of Beer and Mountains” partnerships! We're […]
