On Sunday, June 26 six miles of new trails were officially opened at a ribbon cutting at the trailhead for the Old Fort Gateway Trail System.

Congratulations

to the G5 Trail Collective, the US Forest Service, and the Catawba Vale Collaborative for getting the first phase of a 42-mile network of trails in the Grandfather District of the Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort.

The Gateway Trails, seen on the map below, are rated easy to moderate and with Jarrett Creek Road can be used in a variety of loops and configurations for a hike or ride as short or long as individuals like.

The trails are multi-use, designated for hiking, cycling, and/or equestrian. There is a large trailhead parking area with restrooms just off Curtis Creek Road about 1.5 miles from the US 70 intersection. Accessibility is one of the key features of the Old Fort Gateway Trail System. See below for more information and pictures of the trails.