As reported on BlueRidgeNow.com, Connestee Falls, a gem located right next to US Hwy. 276 and a real estate office south of Brevard, is to be sold to the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy to become a public park. The owner has commendably allowed public access to the falls all along, but this transition will ensure public access into the future.
The Moore Cove Falls trail and Best Hike is closed while repairs are made to the bridge over Looking Glass Creek. The Forest Service hopes to reopen the trail by July 1.
Over 50 dedicated volunteers helped with construction on the Wolf Branch Trail in Bent Creek on Saturday, June 2 - National Trails Day. Work included grading for drainage and the construction of 4 new, sturdy wooden bridges which eliminated some muddy, technical creek crossings. Come out and give the new trail a ride!
All trails within the Bent Creek area which were closed for logging are once again reopened. Work will now begin to restore the trails which were temporarily converted to roads to a trail-like status. This will be a long process, but riding conditions on them should start to improve quickly. Watch out for new sunny openings on hot summer days (plan on hitting them going downhill).