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 […]
Davidson River Pedestrian Bridge Connector Path
In Spring 2025, the NCDOT completed the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over the Davidson River near the forest entrance on Highway 276. In Spring 2026, the City of […]
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 […]
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. […]
Thrift Cove Stream Restoration & Bridge Construction
The need In March 2026 we teamed up with staff from the Pisgah Ranger District for a stream restoration project at Thrift Cove Creek, with both our Ecological Restoration Crew […]
Art Loeb Trail Bridge Repair (2025)
In Spring 2025, our Trail Crew repaired and reset a bridge on the Art Loeb trail at its intersection with the Estatoe trail. This particular trail bridge was washed off […]
North Slope Trail Bridge Replacement
Demolition and removal of the damaged bridge During Pisgah Project Day in April 2025, a dozen community volunteers worked side-by-side with the Pisgah Cowboys to demolish and remove the previous […]