January edition of the Polk Trails Newsletter
There will be a meeting Saturday, January 28th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM to discuss mountain biking.

It will be held at Saluda Outfitters (435 E Main St, Saluda, NC 28773)

6:30-7:00 PM is slotted for networking and social time.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM will have a presentation on future mountain bike trails and provide time for an open discussion about mountain biking in Polk County.

This meeting will be replacing January's normal trails committee meeting.

We hope to see you there!
Saturday, January 26th at Recreation Complex

Thursday, January 31st at Recreation Complex

Polk County Middle School Hiking Club finished off 2018 by hiking Vaughn Creek Greenway to see Siller's Falls and the old railroad tunnel. A chilly event, but a nice way to send off the year and we're all eager to see where 2019 takes the middle schoolers on their outdoor adventures.
Earlier this month, a large group of wonderful volunteers went out one morning to Vaughn Creek Greenway to remove fallen trees and debris after the storms.
With so many hands (and chainsaws) on deck, we were able to clear the entire length of trail in just a couple of hours!
Thank you, everyone. It couldn't have been done without your help.
Trails Update!

The recent storms have damaged a number of trails. While the town and volunteers have worked diligently at clearing most of the damage, some trails still have fallen trees and debris.

Alexanders Ford is closed due to storm damage causing numerous blockades from fallen trees.

Woodland Park has a large tree ball blocking the orange route and minor amounts of debris along the trail, but is still passable.

ICC and Tom Raymond Fitness Trails have trees fallen along the trails as well as some branches and thinning that needs to be done, but is still passable.

Tryon Missing 40 has a number of downed trees blocking the trail. Hike with caution. Some areas may not be safe to pass currently.

If you have noticed any damage on our trails, please contact us at Trails@polknc.org so we can clear it up!
Pick up your copy of the...

Paddle Trail Guide
for the
Broad & Green River
Featuring:
-Access point and river information for the 1st, 2nd, and Main Broad & Green River
-Boating access information for Lake Lure, Lake Adger, Moss Lake & Lake Bowen
-Suggested trips
-Locally made with local knowledge

From the Polk County Parks & Recreation office!
(105 N. Peak St., Columbus, NC 28722)
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Email: trails@polknc.org

Polk Trails regularly updates a calendar of outdoor events in the area.


Access can be found on our website or here .
The AmeriCorps Trails Coordinator works for Polk County Parks & Recreation through a grant from the  Polk County Community Foundation . The Trails Coordinator manages trail work days, various partnerships and other trail related initiatives in the county.
E-Mail contact information for Travis: trails@polknc.org
Visit the Polk Trails website and Facebook page below.

The Polk Trails website offers
  • Description, images, parking, and some maps for trail systems.
  • Events calendar.
  • Information on how to adopt- a- trail.
  • A Nature Navigators page (Polk County Middle School hiking club).
  • Links to maps and other resources.
  • Other general information.