Date: Saturday, March 22nd Time: 10:00am Where: SAHC Community Farm, Alexander, NC This is a private event for individuals who registered for the 2025 Winter Hiking Challenge. We at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy are excited to wrap up another successful Winter Hiking Challenge! Over 300 participants took on the challenge with us in pursuit of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Roan Mountain State Park and Cherokee National Forest on Friday, May 2 from 9:30 am to 2 pm for the annual Roan Mountain Garlic Mustard Pull! Partners and volunteers will help to remove invasive garlic mustard around the Appalachian Trail and along roadways and public lands in the Highlands […]
Virtual Lunch & Learn: Spring Ephemeral Wildflowers Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) Join Equinox Environmental's Owen Carson for a Lunch & Learn about spring ephemeral wildflowers in Southern Appalachia. Appalachian Spring truly is a sight to behold! As winter relents, life bursts forth from the thawed ground, producing a dazzling display of colors, shapes, textures, and […]
Save the Date! Land Trust Day – Saturday, June 7. Shop to support local land and water conservation. Land Trust Day was designated as a special day to recognize the efforts of conservation land trusts like Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy who contribute to the well-being of communities by preserving farmland for food production, places for […]
Looking for a race that's challenging, scenic, and unlike anything else? Welcome to The Flying Squirrel Ten Miler – Asheville's premier 10-mile road race presented by Jus' Running. Whether you're chasing a personal record or just looking for an unforgettable running experience, this race is for you. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy is thrilled be the […]
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 […]
