Carolina Thread Trail

We want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on one of our National Trails Day trips last Saturday! What an amazing day, with beautiful weather and awesome people☀️

We are already looking forward to next year, but in the meantime, get back outside and enjoy more of the Carolina Thread Trail🥾

Let us know what you did for National Trails Day in the comments!

Can you believe it? National Trails Day is finally here! It’s the perfect day to get outdoors, connect with nature and celebrate trails. 🥾

We hope we’ll be seeing you at one of our programs throughout the day, or at our end-of-day party at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten Ballantyne tonight from 5-7pm! We’ll have a raffle drawing and free drink tickets for the first 50 ppl who tell us which NTD program they attended!

Happy trails!

The Carolina Thread Trail network is growing. Where would you like to bike or walk between Fort Mill and the state line in the future? Take the survey today!

Carolina Thread Trail Feasibility Study - PublicInput Welcome! The Carolina Thread Trail in partnership with Lancaster County York County and the Town of Fort Mill is seeking your input on the Carolina Thread Trail Feasibility Study. The Carolina Thread Trail Feasibility Study will seek to identify connections from the existing and proposed trails that...

TRAIL PARKING NOTICE: Recently there has been some confusion about access to the southern end of Little Sugar Creek Greenway where the trail crosses the NC-SC state line. Though we own the lot just beyond the state line, this is not a public parking lot for the greenway. This was a condition of the neighborhood HOA’s approval of future Carolina Thread Trail through the neighborhood. We have worked closely with them throughout the project and we appreciate their partnership.

We ask trail users to respect the posted signs, and not to park at this location, the neighborhood pool, bridge or on the streets beyond the gate on Gilroy Drive. There are public trailheads located nearby at Pineville Lake Park and James K. Polk Historic Site.

Thank you for your cooperation and support of the Thread Trail!

Have you seen all the incredible partner-led programs that are happening on Saturday for ?! Head over to carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd to get all the details.

to our awesome partners who are coordinating these events. Thanks for being a part of National Trails Day!

7 DAYS AWAY: We're just one week from and we can't wait to get outdoors with you!

Several of our FREE programs still have space, so if you haven't signed up yet, pop over to carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd to sign up for one (or more!)

And make sure to join us from 5-7pm at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten new location in Ballantyne to end the day with a trails party. If you're one of the first 50 to tell us which program you attended, you'll get a drink on us!

Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Join us for one of these trips on National Trails Day, on June 1st, to immerse yourself in nature! Mineral Springs, Pharr Family Preserve, and Bakers Mountain all have natural surface trails and are surrounded by beautiful plants and wildlife🌿

Plus, close out your National Trails Day adventures at the brand new OMB Ballantyne from 5-7pm! We will be holding a raffle, and the first 50 people who come by and tell us which National Trails Day program they attended will get one free drink ticket. Plus you can check out the new greenway located right near the brewery!

Learn more and register at https://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd/

We can't wait to see you there!

Looking for a National Trails Day event for the family? Join us on the South Fork Rail Trail from 10-11:30 AM, June 1st, for a family-friendly 4-mile hike!

We will get to see the South Fork River and the Historic Laboratory Mill building across the river! After the hike, head over to the Goodwood Pizza for lunch or grab some ice cream at the Riverbend Creamery🍦

Advanced registration is required at https://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd/

📸Photo by: Nancy Pierce

We want to say a BIG thank you to Vivian Coleman for donating these beautiful paintings to us! We are so excited to get to display them in our space and share them with all of you!

Vivian's professional background includes more than 17 years with the City of Charlotte within the Department of Transportation. Since leaving her role with the City, she founded Vivid Earth Design to continue her calling to advance more walkable, bikeable, and livable communities. Most recently, she oversaw the 2023 NC year of the Trail campaign for the Great Trails State Coalition.

As a visual artist, Vivian takes a bold approach with her art in parallel with her determination to live life fully. The paintings were created using our brand colors to express our natural environment – water, land, flora and sky. The paintings are intended to evoke the feelings we experience while walking, biking, hiking or paddling on a trail.

Trail Magic on the Thread, pictured in the last two slides, is a high-energy piece that shares the physical and mental enjoyment of moving along a trail.

Embrace the Journey I & II, pictured in the first four slides, slows the speed down as trail goers appreciate the calm and serenity of experiencing nature with pause and intention. The "ridgeline" that flows across the canvases was inspired by the many hikes Vivian has taken.

For more information on her artwork or process, please for he at www.viviancolemanart.com or Facebook and Instagram

Mark your calendars for NATIONAL TRAILS DAY on June 1st! We are so excited to host and share a variety of FREE guided hikes and bike rides across North and South Carolina! Pick your adventure and spend the day outdoors🌳

Advanced registration is required at https://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd/

Plus, close out your day of fun at the brand new OMB Ballantyne from 5-7 pm! We will be holding a raffle and the first 50 people who come by and tell us which National Trails Day program they attended will get one free drink ticket🍺No registration required.

And keep an eye out, there might be more events added later on! We can't wait to see you there!

Close out your National Trails Day adventures at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten Ballantyne on June 1st from 5-7pm! We will be holding a raffle and the first 50 people who come by and tell us which National Trails Day program they attended will get one free drink ticket🍺Plus, you can check out the new greenway located right near the brewery!

Check out all the adventures you can join in on for National Trails Day here➡️https://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd/

The OMB Ballantyne is brand new and located at The Bowl at Ballantyne📍

We can't wait to see you there!

PODCAST FEATURE: One of our Community Coordinators, Ashton Lamb, recently joined in on the Savvy Citizen podcast to talk about the upcoming trails that will extend to the top of Spencer Mountain!

Click this link to listen in: https://savvycitizen.podbean.com/e/making-it-to-the-mountaintop/

Leave a comment and let us know what you thought!

Our Greenway Gals group got a special tour of the Catawba Wildflower Glen last week! They learned about the unique plants that grow on this property and ended the hike with a picnic lunch.

Interested in becoming a Greenway Gal? Check out our website with more info on how to join!

www.carolinathreadtrail.org/greenwaygals

We want to say a BIG thank you to the Sonic Automotive team for their hard work at Pharr Yarns Family Trail yesterday! They really rolled up their sleeves to do trail maintenance, remove invasive species, and paint pillars covered in graffiti. Great job accomplishing a ton and keeping the trails beautiful!!

Happy ! It's a perfect day to get outside and experience nature.

With over 400 miles of trails in our network, from wooded trails like this one at Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail, to urban greenways, there's an outdoor adventure for everyone on the Carolina Thread Trail!

Which one are you planning to explore? 👇

📸Photo by Nancy Pierce

New programs have been added for National Trails Day! If you haven't signed up for a slot yet, head over to our website to see all the programs and claim your spot. Hurry, space is limited!

carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd

View from Rocky Branch Trail on a sunny spring day☀️

Shoutout to for always sharing the adventures!

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・・・..scoping out the Cramerton entrance onto Rocky Branch Park just before heading back to Belmont the other day. 🌿 🌹

Why burn to restore relic habitats? Join us TOMORROW to explore the cultural significance of fire to the people of the Catawba Nation and hear from four fire management experts about their firsthand experiences with both prescribed fire and wildfires🔥

EVENT DETAILS:
- Conservation Chat | Re-igniting the Past: Bringing Fire Back to the Piedmont
- Thursday, April 11 | 6-7:30 pm
- 2400 Park Road, Suite 1, Charlotte, NC
- Registration required (Click link below)
- Snacks, wine, beer, and beverages will be served

https://cttclc.salsalabs.org/ConservationChatReIgnitingthePast/index.html

A few spots are still open for our guided mayapple hike at Forney Creek Trail this Saturday! Head over and snag your spot before they're gone.

https://cttclc.salsalabs.org/toxicbeautyhike4624

📅MARK YOUR CALENDAR: We are so excited to bring back our celebration of trails and the outdoors on Saturday, June 1, which is National Trails Day! Marke your calendar now and make plans to join us for guided hikes and bike rides across the region.

Registration is open now on the event page (link below) and programs are still being added to the list as we confirm them with our partners. Space is limited, so get signed up now!
carolinathreadtrail.org/ntd/

BEFORE AND AFTER: Our team responded to a huge tree that was down across Forney Creek Trail in Denver, NC last week. It took three hours of chainsaw work to get this big guy cleared off the trail, but they did it! 💪

TRAIL CLOSURE: Twelve Mile Creek Greenway and the NC-SC suspension bridge is closed due to flooding from recent rain. We will share an update when it reopens!

Due to the weather conditions, Prescott Trail and the Suspension Bridge are closed due to weather conditions.

We're cruising right into spring!

What's your favorite part about the change of seasons? For us, it's definitely the longer days so we can spend more time outdoors!

📸Photo by Nancy Pierce

BIKE RIDE RESCHEDULED: Our Sunset Bike Ride at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is being postponed due to the rainy weather today. We're looking at potential dates for a redo and we'll let you know when that registration is open! Hopefully next time we'll have clear skies like in this photo, and a gorgeous sunset.

Have you voted for the Catawba Lands Conservancy through Target Circle? If not, there's still time! See how you can help direct Target's giving to benefit the Catawba Lands Conservancy and the community by watching this video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1422620591946327

Don't miss out on this sunset ride with
Director, Bret Baronak, on the scenic Kings Mountain
Gateway Trail! 🚵

🗓️ When: Friday, March 15th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: Kings Mountain, NC

BYO mountain bike or gravel bike, and don't forget your
helmet and plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Space is limited to 25 riders, so sign up now at the link
below to secure your spot!
https://cttclc.salsalabs.org/sunsetbikeride31524

Show your support for increasing funding for our parks, greenways, and nature preserves! Sign the petition for increasing funding for Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation today.

Your support will increase funding for important projects like Irwin Creek Greenway and Derita Park. More funding will improve existing parks and green spaces, expand and connect greenways, and improve wayfinding (signage) for the whole Park and Recreation system!

Add your name here:

https://bit.ly/fundgreenways

Celebrate Gaston Coffee Week and then hit the Thread Trail! Running March 10-16, visit one of the participating shops to pick up a fun drink and make a day out of it by enjoying one of the nearby Thread Trails🥾

You can plan out your adventure using our interactive map at www.carolinathreadtrailmap.org/trails

Visit gastoncoffeeweek.com to learn more about the participating shops and other events☕

The Pharr Family Preserve kayak launch is REOPENED!

The launch was temporarily closed due to construction on a nearby bridge. The project has just wrapped up, so it is safe to launch your boats again! Get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather🚣‍♀️