Did you know that some long-distance trails and trail networks are being developed in Buncombe-McDowell-Henderson-Transylvania county region? Have you heard of the Fonta Flora and Hickory Nut Gorge State Trails - each have plans for 100+ miles of trails with significant sections built. Another longer trail (19 miles) in the planning and design phase is the Ecusta Trail, which will connect Hendersonville and Brevard. A few speakers will share information on these and a few other new or related trails in this region. You will learn about some places that you will probably want to explore on your own!  

Watch the recorded show. Click Here

Panel of Presenters:

Jen Bilstrom, owner of Velo Girls and Treasurer of Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail (F3ST)

Lucy Crown, Greenways Planner for the City of Asheville

Kieran Roe, Executive Director of Conserving Carolina

Linda Giltz (moderator), Community & Greenways Planning Consultant

Other Links: 

Fonta Flora State Trail - https://fontaflorastatetrail.com/the-trail/

Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail - https://conservingcarolina.org/hickory-nut-gorge-trail/

Ecusta Trail - https://www.ecustatrail.org/