Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
1780 Muster Place
Abingdon VA 24210
276-525-1050
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail travels through VA, TN, NC & SC, retracing the route of patriot militia as they tracked down the British. Eventually the two forces clashed, ending in patriot victory at the battle of Kings Mountain. The trail is still under development through partnerships, but the public has many places to visit and walk today.
Elkin Valley Trails Association
Elkin NC 28621
336.835.4630
The Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) works to build trails and greenways in the Elkin area to preserve history promote health and wellness and provide economic opportunities. Their goal working through the NC Rail Trails is to connect with trails that link Wilkes, Surry and Yadkin counties along with those that link with the rest of North Carolina.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
PO Box 10431
Raleigh NC 27605
919.825.0297
Do you love North Carolina? Do you love to hike? The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is North Carolina’s premier hiking trail. It stretches 1000 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks stopping at many of North Carolina’s most beautiful places along the way.
E & A Rail Trail
PO Box 91
Elkin NC 28621
336.835.4630
The Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) works to build trails and greenways in the Elkin area to preserve history promote health and wellness and provide economic opportunities. Their goal working through the NC Rail Trails is to connect with trails that link Wilkes, Surry and Yadkin counties along with those that link with the rest of North Carolina.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry WV 25425
304.535.6331
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a volunteer-based, private nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia. Our mission is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the clean air and water, scenic vistas, wildlife and opportunities for simple recreation and renewal along the entire Trail corridor.
Sauratown Trail
PO Box 42
Tobaccoville NC 27050
The Sauratown Trail (ST) is a unique 21.70 mile trail that begins at the Tories Den parking area of Hanging Rock State Park and runs in a general WSW direction to the Surry Line parking area of Pilot Mt. State Park. The Sauratown Trail was built, and is maintained, by the volunteer efforts of the Sauratown Trails Association (STA), an equestrian group.
Ararat River Greenway
350 Riverside Drive
Mount Airy NC 27030
336.786.8313
This project created updated facilities at Riverside Park that includes a canoe launch, an environmental park (HB Rowe Environmental Park) on Hamburg Street along with two soccer fields, canoe take-out and greenway at the Tharrington site. Benches and picnic areas are placed along the way in addition to an educational pavilion and restroom facility at the Hamburg site. The greenway length is approximately 2.2 miles.
Emily B. Taylor Greenway
P O Box 1232
Mount Airy NC 27030
336.786.8313
Emily B. Taylor Greenway- 2 3/8 paved surface, multi-purpose trail that goes from West Lebanon Street to Worth Street in Mount Airy. Public parking is available behind Roses Shopping Center on Independence Street, Veterans Park on West Lebanon Street and on Bluemont Rd. behind Franks Cinema on Hwy 89 (Pine Street).
Overmountain Victory Trail Association
1780 Muster Place
Abingdon VA
276-525-1050
Website
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
PO Box 10431
Raleigh NC
919.825.0297
Website
Elkin Valley Trails Association
PO Box 91
Elkin NC
336.835.4630
Website
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington Street
Harpers Ferry WV
304.535.6331
Website
Mount Airy Parks and Recreation
350 Riverside Drive
Mount Airy NC
336.786.8313
Website
Emily B. Taylor Greenway
P O Box 1232
Mount Airy NC
336.786.8313
Website