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A great day to be on trail and giving back! Our Sa

A great day to be on trail and giving back! Our Saturday work day consisted of trail corridor attention (sides of the trail), as well as, trail tread (the path) improvement on the Elkin Creek MTB Trail (also allows for hikers). Additional limbs and debris removed by our volunteers. elkinvalleytrails.org - visit our site - and become part of the legacy. #yearofthetrail @greattrailsnc #mtb #hiking #elkinvalleytrails #yadkinvalley #nctraildays *check out our facebook site for additional images.

HELP US OUT IN SELECTING A THEME FOR A NEW MURAL O

HELP US OUT IN SELECTING A THEME FOR A NEW MURAL ON THE FOREST BATHING TRAIL!

Ideas are “trickling” in, but we would love to have many more ideas for the mural to be painted at this site on the Forest Bathing Trail at Grassy Creek. We would like to have suggestions that are consistent with the atmosphere of this beautiful tranquil, meditative trail.

We have included a few pictures of completed murals that people liked. Other suggestions have been “Something serene, that looks like it belongs there, blends in, maybe a waterfall…”. “4 seasons in the forest. Spring flowers, summer mushrooms, fall colors, bare trees standing sentry in winter. With lots of little critters.”

What idea do you have for this iconic spot? It will surely be a big draw for visitors as well as local hikers. An observation deck is in the planning stage to provide for a great view of the mural and the lake. The deck would make a wonderful Eagle Scout project. Our thanks to Derrill and Lori Rice, property owners, for this mural opportunity. Please feel free to share!

A little trail inspection on the E&A Rail trail (p

A little trail inspection on the E&A Rail trail (part of the MST) , as well as, some of the spur trails today. Great day to be on trail- inspecting as well as enjoying the trail system. Saw several people doing just that! NC Year of the Trail #yearofthetrail #MST #evta #trailmemories #elkinnc #yadkinvalley #nctraildays #exploreelkin elkinvalleytrails.org

We had a great workday this morning roughing in a

We had a great workday this morning roughing in a short spur trail off the "forest Bathing" trail. It will provide access to a viewing platform highlighting a future mural on the dam!

We would love your comments below on possible themes for the mural consistent with the Forest Bathing atmosphere.

Once we finalize on a theme, we will interview artists and start fundraising for the project.

A big thanks to our volunteer for their hard work this morning!

The 2023 New Year's Hike is in the books- a great

The 2023 New Year's Hike is in the books- a great group of 24 people and a few dogs!
THE YEAR OF THE TRAIL HAS BEGUN!

#yearofthetrail @greattrailsnc Can't wait for NC TRAIL DAYS - the first weekend in June.
#TrailMoments #ncstateparks #surrycounty #wilkescounty #yadkinvalley #yadkincounty #elkinnc #exploreelkin #ourstatemagazine #nctrails #NCTrailDays #mountainstoseatrail
#mst *this hike started at Grassy Creek Vineyard Trailhead- to Carter Falls, Wells Spur, and back. elkinvalleytrails.org

Get ready for a New Year's Hike... plus YEAR OF TH

Get ready for a New Year's Hike... plus YEAR OF THE TRAIL in NC!!!!!
New Year's hike at Grassy Creek Vineyard- check out our meetup page /RSVP for the latest updates. (meet time 9:15 AM, hike starts at 9:30 AM on Sunday, January 1st)
https://www.meetup.com/mstsegment6/events/290556046/

If you can't make it, but are able to do another outdoor activity - check out the Year of the Trail second image.... if you tag #yearofthetrail @greattrailsnc , you'll have a chance at a cool prize on January 1st!

Get out there and celebrate! 😀

Great AM work day today - the crew withstood the e

Great AM work day today - the crew withstood the elements to do several tree and debris clearing tasks at Wells Knob, with parking off of Wits End Road. Part of the MST. Thanks to this volunteer crew- Cynthia, Mark, Kevin, Eric, and Jason. Elkinvalleytrails.org #mountainstoseatrail #yadkinvalley #surrycounty #wilkescounty #evta #trailmemories #elkinvalleytrails #elkinnc

EVTA is representing at the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin

EVTA is representing at the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival. Come learn about the trails, get a t-shirt or hat. All proceeds go back to our trail system.WEATHER IS GREAT. Skies are clearing and feels like Fall. #trailmoments #yadkinvalley #yadkinvalleypumpkinfestival #elkinnc #elkinvalleytrails #EVTA #pumpkinfestival

What a great MST Birthday Hike! We put ourselves i

What a great MST Birthday Hike! We put ourselves in the Thru and Section Hiker mentality and embraced the weather! Rain came - Our Spirits soared - Friendship developed - Trail Magic happened - And we toasted to another Strong 45 years! HAPPY BIRTHDAY - (unexpected Birthday Cake from Mary was our Trail Magic Moment). Hike Leader: Mike "The Rock of Ages" with his side kick Trail Ninja Jason- with guests Rick "Hawkeyes", Carol, Justin... Mary "Angel" and Alonda caught up on the return hike - with the MST Birthday Cake providing nourishment! We missed Celeste - who was out on the Forest Bathing Trail... we were all hiking! And Julie "Jester" was in our get well thoughts. *Bill and Dick of Elkin- showed up to wish us well on our trek, Cynthia of Grassy Creek Vineyard opened early for restroom access and the group photography, and a few others weren't able to make it- but we took them in Spirit! #mst #mountainstoseatrail #ncparks #ncstateparks #yadkinvalley #surrycounty #wilkescounty #trailmoments #elkinnc #elkinvalleytrails #EVTA

Great work day- we were so into the moment and fix

Great work day- we were so into the moment and fixing the issues at hand (downed and leaning trees in several sections- Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Spice Farms , all part of the MST)- we didn't get photos! This is a modified photo of the Spice Farm trail section with EVTA and MST signage imposed into it. Thanks to the crew today- Mike Reves, Eric Baronciani, Joel Wooten, Bob Hillyer, Larry Pardun, Kevin Smith, Richard Moore, Bill Griffin, and Jason Taylor. Elkinvalleytrails.org mountainstoseatrail.org Continued thanks to our volunteers, supporters, land owners, and financial donors! #ncstateparks #yadkinvalley #elkinvalleytrails #EVTA #surrycounty #mountainstoseatrail #mst

Dr. Bill Griffin taught LEVTA (Ladies of Elkin Val

Dr. Bill Griffin taught LEVTA (Ladies of Elkin Valley Trails Association) about how to become naturalists when we are out on the trails, learning how to take time to examine the plants, “frondle” the ferns, looking at leaf size and placement on the stem, looking at how many petals are on a flower, listening to how many different birds we hear and thinking about their sounds, and not just relying on our apps to identify plants and birds.

We saw 6 different species of ferns and heard 24 different species of birds. It was a great learning hike and we hope you will be able to join us in August when even more wildflowers will be in bloom. We had such a good time we didn’t even mind the heat! Like with ”forest bathing” on a trail, we were using all of our senses to enjoy and identify the beauty of nature which abounds all around us.

Thank you, Bill! And also thanks to Allyson Sipple who drove from Charlotte to take the hike with us! Here is a link to his blog which has nature photos from every trail in every season.
https://GriffinPoetry.com

There are many ways to experience the Mountains-to

There are many ways to experience the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. You can enjoy day hikes, section hikes, thru hikes, or you can do like Brandon and run the MST. It’s always great meeting hikers and runners in segment 6. We wish Brandon the best of luck as he continues on his path to finishing the MST.

Sharing moments from yesterday’s hike at Wells K

Sharing moments from yesterday’s hike at Wells Knob led by @williammacemore. Thanks to William and all the folks that led and co-led hikes for #NCTrailDays. Thanks to all of the hikers that made it out to our community to have fun with us. Stay tuned… we plan to do more guided hikes in the near future.
#nctraildays #mountainstoseatrail #exploreelkin #elkinvalleytrails

#nationaltrailsday #nctraildays

#nationaltrailsday #nctraildays

Joe Mickey and Mechelle Hawkins led a liquor still

Joe Mickey and Mechelle Hawkins led a liquor still hike at Stone Mountain this morning as part of @nctraildays weekend. The still hikes are some of the most popular offered each year. All had a great time on this fun and adventurous hike. #elkinvalleytrails #evta #friendsofstonemountainsp #nctraildays #nctraildays2022 #exploreelkin

2022 Giving Back to the Trail is in the record boo

2022 Giving Back to the Trail is in the record books! We worked on a new trailhead parking area East of Elkin. Tasks included installing bollards/posts, kiosk, and a few at the end worked on future trail. Thanks to the Surry County Parks & Rec team for assisting, for a total of 12 Trail Workers! Visit nctraildays.com for a list of other events this weekend #nctraildays #elkinvalleytrails #surrycounty #nationaltrailsday #elkinnc #exploreelkin #yadkinvalley #yadkincounty #mountainstoseatrail #mst #ncstateparks #ncparks #nc #jonesvillenc #ourstate elkinvalleytrails.org #americanhikingsociety #trailmoments #wxii

Thanks to Tony Spagoletti this wind vane now rests

Thanks to Tony Spagoletti this wind vane now rests on top of the tree sign on Main Street…. just in time for NC Trail Days. Guided hikes started this morning and will take place throughout the weekend. Go to NCTrailDays.com to register for events. #nctrailsdays #exploreelkin

Take the pledge- scan the code- we're gearing up

Take the pledge- scan the code- we're gearing up for our National Trails Day work day- our's is June 3rd. *Those who want to get some hikes,paddling,biking, and other trail events in- checkout nctraildays.com - Checkout our Meetup page for the work event- Elkin Valley Trails Association - MST Seg 6 The Elkin Valley: https://meetu.ps/e/L3BNq/z2Fzy/i #nationaltrailsday #nctraildays #nctrails #ncstateparks #exploreelkin #elkinvalleytrails #evta #trailmoments #yadkinvalley #americanhikingsociety #nationalpark #nationalparks #trailtown #trail elkinvalleytrails.org #mst #mountainstoseatrail

Spots are still available for the three guided hik

Spots are still available for the three guided hikes of the Forest Bathing Trail for NC Trail Days. Here is a summary of the three hikes:

Saturday, June 4, 8 AM - Bill Griffin will lead a naturalist walk on the Forest Bathing Trail. This will be a slow walk as the hikers observe flora and fauna along the way. This is a kid friendly hike. Bring water, insect repellant, and consider bringing field guides, binoculars, magnifying glass, a sketch pad, and your camera.

Friday, June 3, 11 AM and Saturday, June 4, 11 AM - Celeste Queen (Fri) and Betsy Small (Sat) will lead normal hikes on the Forest Bathing Trail. The Tasting Room at Grassy Creek Vineyard (the trailhead for this hike) will open at noon on both days.

Check out www.nctraildays.com to register for these and many other hikes for NC Trail Days weekend.

📸 @keefr_hikes

#elkinvalleytrails #nctraildays #exploreelkin #hikenc

Thanks Rob Libbert- clearing a tree on the MTB C

Thanks Rob Libbert- clearing a tree on the MTB Course. To volunteer email - volunteer@elkinvalleytrails.org or visit our website elkinvalleytrails.org contact/volunteer page.

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