South Raleigh News

The City of Raleigh joins communities across North Carolina in celebrating the 2023 Year of the Trail, a statewide campaign inviting every North Carolinian to get outside onto the trails, greenways, and blueways that stretch across the state. 

Raleigh Parks Year of the Trail Events

Event Name                                                                             Location                                                    Date                    Time

Wilkerson First Day Outdoors Hike                Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park       January 1        2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Seasonal Nature Hike                                    Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park       January 28       10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wilkerson Full Moon Hike                              Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park        February 5       5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Wilkerson Twilight Walk                                 Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park        February 25      5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Litter Clean Up Little Rock Creek Trail          Little Rock Creek Trail                                                      March 18          9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Vernal Equinox Hike & Campfire at Durant    Durant Nature Preserve                                                  March 20          3:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m.

Wilkerson Twilight Walk                                 Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park        March 25          6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Seasonal Nature Hike                                    Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park        April 1              10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mountain Bike Basics                                     Forest Ridge Park                                                            May 20             9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

On August 10th, 2021, the NC legislature passed HB 554, designating 2023 as the “North Carolina Year of the Trail.” This historic designation underscores the tremendous energy behind showcasing, promoting, and celebrating North Carolina’s trails, both in terms of their incredible positive impact on the quality of life for NC residents, as well as significant economic impact on individual communities who benefit from ‘trail tourism’.

The Great Trails State Coalition (GTSC) is leading the Year of the Trail efforts in North Carolina. Made up of over 50 organizations working to build more opportunities to hike, bike, walk, run, roll, paddle, and horseback ride, the GTSC proudly proclaims that North Carolina IS the Great Trails State. The Great Trails State Coalition has partnered with communities across the state to highlight trails and encourage residents to get outside and enjoy local trails, as well as new trail experiences across NC.

For more information on the Year of the Trail and to receive updates about statewide events and advocacy efforts, please visit greattrailsnc.com. To hear stories from the trail, learn about new trails to try, and share your trail experiences, follow GTSC at @greattrailsnc on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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