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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.

Before and after shots on some of the grassland tr

Before and after shots on some of the grassland trails we have. Thanks to our trail maintainers and inspectors for volunteering! Reach out to info@elkinvalleytrails.org & volunteer@elkinvalleytrails.org for more info on volunteering! #trailtown #trailmoments #evta #elkinnc #elkinvalleytrails #yadkinvalley #volunteer *credit to Kevin Stainback on this work!

SPIDERS 🕷and SKELETONS 💀and GHOSTS 👻! OH,

SPIDERS 🕷and SKELETONS 💀and GHOSTS 👻! OH, MY!😱

Bring some decorations out to the trail on Sunday, October 3rd at 3:00 and help us with the “Haunting of the Enchanted Forest”! Fun for all!

Byrd’s Branch Campground will offer free popcorn and candy and there will be hot cider as well. Some eerie kid’s Halloween music will add to the fun as we decorate.

Park at Byrd’s Branch Campground or Carter Falls parking lot and join in the revelry! Let’s make this trail a special destination for kids of all ages during October!

Happy Halloween!🎃 👻 👺 ☠️ 😈 👹 💀

PROGRESS AT CARTER FALLS and BRIDGE OF DREAMS All

PROGRESS AT CARTER FALLS and BRIDGE OF DREAMS

All good things start with a solid foundation. Last week a drilling crew went to Carter Falls to test the rock at the site of the Bridge of Dreams. To anchor the cables of the suspension bridge, the engineers first need to know how strong the rock is at the site.

Geologists will analyze the holding power of the rock from the test cores they drilled. The initial reports are that the rock looks like an excellent foundation for anchoring the cables!

Engineers will then determine the cable sizes and finalize the design. Then the plans will be submitted to the NC State Construction office for their approval. Once approved, bidding can be received followed by actual construction.

We are excited about the Bridge of Dreams becoming a reality!

“HAUNTING OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST” YOU ARE

“HAUNTING OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST”

YOU ARE INVITED!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3rd at 3:00 pm
Park at Byrd’s Branch Campground or Carter Falls parking lot.
FREE popcorn and candy will be given out by Larena and
Duane Carrier, owners of the campground!
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We will be hanging Halloween decorations along and above the Enchanted Forest Trail which is a section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Make a day of it with your kids or grandkids. Stop by the Dollar store and let your kids buy some goblins and witches and spiders and such. Then bring them to the Enchanted Forest and let’s decorate! If you have a small ladder, bring that as well! It will be a fun time for everyone!

Congrats to Celeste Queen for winning a Weber Q 12

Congrats to Celeste Queen for winning a Weber Q 1200 grill at the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival. Randy Tulbert won the 2nd place prize of $20 on this raffle. Thank you to all who participated in this raffle to raise money for Elkin Valley Trails.

At the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival, starts at

At the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival, starts at 9am... GRILL RAFFLE! PLUS EVTA items for sale- 100% Volunteer Based - All proceeds go back to trail building, maintaining, and all the other things that support the trail system! #elkinvalleytrails #yadkinvalley #pumpkinfestival #mountainstoseatrail #mst #elkinnc

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