WNCOutdoors.info Blog

We just released a big software update to HikeWNC.info and MTBikeWNC.com. Although you won’t notice much difference at first (aside from a few new bugs we’ve inevitably created), lots of things have changed in the background, especially with the way we create the Google maps. This should allow us to put more stuff on the maps and display maps in more places, as well as geotagging just about everything on the site.

And this also means that with the maps project winding down, we’ll have more time to fix odd little bugs here and there and add some features and new information that people have been asking for. I’ve been several new places that I haven’t had time to even put on the site yet – those should start appearing soon. And hopefully we can work in some visual and navigation updates to make finding the information easier than ever!

The Jackrabbit Mountain trail system, located just outside of Hayesville in Clay County on the shores of Chatuge Lake, officially opens on Saturday, April 30th. The trail system offers 14.5 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, and trailhead facilities were recently finished to complete the visitor experience. It’s been under construction for over 5 years now. Festivities begin at 10:00 AM and include speeches, a ribbon cutting ceremony, music, food, group rides, hikes, and trail running. The weather is forecast to be beautiful, lower 80′s and sunny, and it sounds like a great time to celebrate some new trails, so come on out and enjoy the weekend!

Get more information on this Forest Service news & events page.