Category: Supporters

People who support the trails by membership on the Steering Committee or members of the EVTA mailing list.

Daniel Boone Trail Marker to be Unveiled Sept 10

Join Us for the Daniel Boone Trail Highway Marker Unveiling in downtown Elkin across from the Habitat for Humanity store on Hwy 21 (Bridge Street). The Elkin Valley Trails Association is building trails in Wilkes and Surry County and in particular is working on… Continue Reading “Daniel Boone Trail Marker to be Unveiled Sept 10”

It’s Time to Boogie! – August 29 Celebration & Fundraiser

Join us at the Liberty Thursday evening, August 29 to celebrate our progress on local trails and all the volunteers and partners who have made it possible. We’re making good progress in our mission to connect Elkin to Stone Mountain State Park via a… Continue Reading “It’s Time to Boogie! – August 29 Celebration & Fundraiser”

Public Input Workshop June 27 – Elkin Recreation & Parks Master Plan

Public Input Workshop – Town of Elkin Recreation & Parks Master Plan   Elkin Center, Surry Community College 1416 North Bridge Street, Elkin   June 27th, 6-9pm   The Town of Elkin Recreation and Parks department is in the process of completing a comprehensive… Continue Reading “Public Input Workshop June 27 – Elkin Recreation & Parks Master Plan”

Elkin – A Trail Town on the MST? Ask Danny Bernstein!

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the book signing and talk by Danny Bernstein. Danny recently completed the 1,000-mile NC Mountains-to-Sea trail and has published a book about her experience….Mountains to Sea Trail Across North Carolina.  She discusses the future of the MST and… Continue Reading “Elkin – A Trail Town on the MST? Ask Danny Bernstein!”

Author, Hiker Danny Bernstein in Elkin on May 20

All across our state, people are reading a book entitled The Mountains-To-Sea Trail Across North Carolina: Walking a Thousand Miles through Wildness, Culture and History, by Danny Bernstein. The author of this compelling book tells the story of how she discovered the incredible beauty… Continue Reading “Author, Hiker Danny Bernstein in Elkin on May 20”

Stone Mountain State Park – Vote it America’s Favorite Park!

Coca-Cola is looking for America’s Favorite Park and wants to give away $100,000 grant. We all know that Stone Mountain is the best. In 2012 we were voted the 6th most Scenic State Park and the 13th Best State Park. So please click this… Continue Reading “Stone Mountain State Park – Vote it America’s Favorite Park!”

Trail Workday on the Vineyard Loop – April 13

Come on out for our next trail workday on Saturday April 13th. We will be “rough cutting” about 1/2 mile of beautiful trail along two creeks. This section of trail will be “bike/hike” only. We meet at the tasting room at the Grassy Creek… Continue Reading “Trail Workday on the Vineyard Loop – April 13”

UPCOMING TRAIL WORKDAYS – JOIN US!

PLEASE BE A PART OF EVTA’S GOAL OF CONNECTING STONE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK TO DOWNTOWN ELKIN! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 23rd for a trail work day. We will be working on a beautiful 3/4 mile section near Stone Mountain State Park. We… Continue Reading “UPCOMING TRAIL WORKDAYS – JOIN US!”

Overmountain Victory Trail Talk scheduled for Thursday, January 17 is cancelled due to a forecast for heavy snow.

Breaking Ground on the Stone Mountain Trail!

Once again, we had wonderful volunteer turnout at our workday on January 12 on the Stone Mountain Trail near Wells Knob. This trail – in- progress will eventually connect the Town of Elkin to Stone Mountain State Park on the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Thanks… Continue Reading “Breaking Ground on the Stone Mountain Trail!”