The Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina has now permanently protected more than 70,000 acres in the South Mountains after a 1,460-acre acquisition.
What is becoming a twice-a-year event, the organizations responsible for getting trail on the ground in Burke County recently met to share updates on planning and building new trail. Representatives
MORGANTON — On Dec. 29, 2023, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) acquired 1,460 acres in the Pinnacle Mountains, a section of the South Mountains in McDowell and Rutherford counties.
MORGANTON — On Dec. 29, 2023, Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) acquired 1,460 acres in the Pinnacle Mountains, a section of the South Mountains in Rutherford and McDowell counties.
North Carolina is poised to be “The Great Trails State” and the McDowell Trails Association is making plans to celebrate McDowell County as “A Great Trails County" in 2024.