National Trails Day
National Trails Day is just a few days away!
We’re only three sleeps away from American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day, when we’ll celebrate nature and the outdoors with guided programs across the region. We hope you’ll join us at one (or multiple) of these fun, family-friendly opportunities. Pick your own adventure and join us outdoors this Saturday, June 6! Space is limited, be sure to sign up before they’re full.
Plus, we’re excited that all day on Saturday, Great Outdoor Provision Company will be giving back 10% of sales to local land trusts, including us. Stop by the Park Road store to shop and support your local land trust at the same time!
National Trails Day Hike at Falcon Trail
Richfield, NC
Explore this recently expanded trail in Stanly County! This is a pick-your-own adventure style hike, with a choice of how far you want to go. The group will start by hiking 4 miles out-and-back, returning to the trailhead at the midway point. If that’s enough for you, you can call it a day, but for the avid explorers who want to continue, the group will continue down the rest of the trail for a total of 10 miles!
Heroes Hike at Duke Kimbrell Trail
Belmont, NC
Carolina Thread Trail and Veterans Bridge Home are teaming up for a hike dedicated to our nation's heroes! Veterans and the veterans community are encouraged to join us for a relaxing hike to connect and spend time enjoying the peace of nature.
Park-to-Park Roundtrip Bike Ride - SOLD OUT
Gastonia, NC
Join us for an exciting roundtrip bike ride featuring three beautiful public parks in Gastonia, connected by the city’s growing network of greenways and local street routes.
Sunset Paddle on the Catawba River
Belmont, NC
Finish out National Trails Day with an approx. 2-mile leisurely paddle down the Catawba River where you can soak in the scenic view as the sun sets. The paddle will finish right after sunset.
Can’t make it out to a program? Plan your own adventure by using our online interactive trail map to find a Carolina Thread Trail segment near you!
Each year, the Palmetto Trail joins the American Hiking Society’s “National Trails Day” in providing the perfect opportunity to set off on your favorite passage of the Palmetto Trail with others in your community. Join the nationwide movement to give back to trails and build a world where everyone feels welcome and has access to enjoy the great outdoors.
Taking place on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day is a day of public events aimed at advocacy and trail service. All hikers, bikers, paddlers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses are invited to come together in partnership with the Palmetto Trail to advocate for, maintain, and clean up public lands and trails across South Carolina.
UPSTATE Henry Trail Passage - SLOTS FULL
Join the Palmetto Trail for a special celebration of National Trails Day for a special sneak peak of the NEWEST Palmetto Trail Passage, the Henry Trail. The hike will be on mountainous terrain, so please note that although only a 3-mile hike, the difficulty level will be strenuous.
MIDLANDS Peak to Prosperity Passage
Join the Palmetto Trail for a special celebration of National Trails Day with a scenic hike of the Trail's most popular passage, Peak to Prosperity! This relaxed, out-and-back hike is the perfect way to enjoy the gorgeous views of the Broad River while connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
Join the Palmetto Trail for a special celebration of National Trails Day with a scenic hike along the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway on our Awendaw Passage! This relaxed, out-and-back hike is the perfect way to enjoy the natural beauty of the Lowcountry while connecting with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
Can’t make it to one of our guided hikes? Explore the Palmetto Trail map and find your own adventure.
