North Slope Trail Improvements
Drainage and trail tread improvements To kick off their work on North Slope Trail, our Trail Crew split into two ‘teams’ to complete much of the drainage and tread repair […]
Campsite Revegetation & Exercise Trail Reroute Near English Chapel Bridge
Campsite revegetation Our Ecological Restoration Crew planted native tree species in the grassy area between campsite #114 and the new English Chapel bridge. The following tree species were planted: These […]
North Mills River Trail Reroute & Improvements
Our Trail Crew rerouted a 600-foot section of trail that is very prone to flooding. This section of trail sits low enough that in moderate to high rain events, the […]
Sycamore Cove Trail Boardwalk Repair
Sycamore Cove trail is a popular front country trail for mountain bikers, trail runners, and hikers alike. The final stretch of what is called “Lower Sycamore” follows and crosses a […]
South Mills River Trail Reroute & Repair
The need On the Pisgah Ranger District, the trails in the South Mills River area suffered some of the most significant damage from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. With multiple […]
Long Branch Trail Bridge Reset
The bridge structure itself was still intact after Hurricane Helene, however, the flooding caused by the storm had dislodged the bridge and pushed it downstream into the creek. The stream […]
Caney Bottom Trail Bridge Reset
The first bridge on Caney Bottom trail (near Cove Creek Group Campground) is full of character. Constructed from a planed locust log and accompanied by an angled hand rail, it […]
Bradley Creek Tread Repair & Access Restoration
The need On the Pisgah Ranger District, the most severe damage from Hurricane Helene occurred along the South Mills River corridor, with the water rising presumably more than 12 feet. […]
Pilot Cove-Slate Rock Bridge Replacement (2025)
Pilot Cove Loop trail consists of two parts, a ridge-top journey to Slate Rock, and then a low-lying path among young trees and several streams. The largest stream comes by […]
Invasive Plant Removal at Davidson River Campground
Initial treatments The campground, which is managed by Naventure, is temporarily closed for bathhouse renovations. The closure provided an ideal window for Naventure to contract our Ecological Restoration Crew to […]