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Date: Saturday, March 8thTime: 6:30am
Where: SAHC Community Farm
Distance: 2 miles
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous (5/10), several steep inclines are present on this trail
This is a private event for individuals who registered for the 2025 Winter Hiking Challenge.
We at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy are excited to wrap up another successful Winter Hiking Challenge! Over 300 participants took on the challenge with us in pursuit of 60 miles hiked in 60 days, and we managed to raise over $8,000 along the way! For those who took part in the winter fun, we invite you to join us at our Community Farm in Alexander, NC for a beautiful sunrise experience on our Discovery Trail. This 2-mile loop will take you through the beautiful forests and open fields of our farm, and we’ll set ourselves up to take in the sun as it peeks over the mountain ranges in the distance. Along the trail, you may spot the farm’s Scottish Highland cows, white-tailed deer, red-tailed hawks, and other wildlife that call the farm home.
Our 140-acre Community Farm, located just outside of Asheville, is a dynamic hub for conservation projects and agricultural initiatives. An ideal place for photographers, nature-lovers, and individuals interested in regenerative agriculture, our stream restoration project, shortleaf pine reforestation project, farm incubator program, and education center, are a few of the highlights.
Please be aware that the Community Farm is an active facility not open to the public without the accompaniment of SAHC staff. To ensure the safety of all participants, maintain staff capacity, and create a positive experience, pre-registration for the hike is mandatory. Upon registration, you will receive an email containing specific information about where to meet on the farm and other essential details. It’s crucial to note that a significant portion of the hike may not be disability accessible.
Registration is required for this event at the following link: https://appalachian.org/event/winter-hiking-challenge-sunrise-celebration-hike-sahc-community-farm/.
If you have any questions please email Justin Tucker at [email protected].
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SAHC Community Farm, 180 Mag Sluder Rd, Alexander, NC 28701-9782, United States,Leicester, North Carolina
