Please email if you are interested in joining the Friends of Bald Mtn Creek Nature Preserve or to otherwise support the property’s environmental stewardship and recreation projects. The site has hosted visitors and volunteers from local schools, community groups, and conservation organizations. This group will provide support for STPAL’s mission related activities at the preserve. In 2020 the Friends of Bald Mountain Creek Nature Preserve was successfully launched. This project will be completed in early 2023. In partnership with the Audubon Society, the USDA, and NC Forestry a project has begun to establish a habitat zone for migratory birds with a specific focus on the threatened Golden Wing Warbler. Upon completion of the 3 phases this site will likely become a regionally significant climbing resource. The boulders are particularly well suited based on their locations, sizes, variety, and mineral composition. Bald Mountain provides superb views towards the north including: Olancha Peak. It is part of the Kern Plateau which rises between the North and South Forks of the Wild and Scenic Kern River. To date there have been 6 distinct bouldering areas inventoried with each having at least 50 problems (routes). Bald Mountain is in the Sequoia National Forest on the northern boundary of the Domeland Wilderness and it is the site of a manned fire lookout. In partnership with the Carolina Climbers Coalition a 3 phase project has begun to facilitate bouldering and other climbing activities. Ultimately additional trails will be built that are optimized for mountain bike usage. There is about another 4 miles to be restored in 2021. The restoration is for the purposes of improving public hiking use and for stream protection. In 2020 STPAL invested over $17,000 as a phase 1 the trail system restoration process. Bald Mountain provides one of the best views of the Indian Peaks in the area, so youll definitely want to remember to bring your camera. It is perpetually conserved to remain natural and to have no cost public recreation. Planned Recreation: Disc Golf, Mountain BikingĮnvironmental Stewardship Focus: Bears, Birds, Pollinatorsīald Mountain Creek Nature Preserve is 750 acres of beautiful nature land located about 25 miles due north of Asheville NC up against the Tennessee state line and the Appalachian Trail. Recreation Status: Active with ongoing Plan and BuildĬurrent Recreation: Birding, Bouldering, Hiking The property shares a border with Pisgah National Forest and is very close to the Appalachian Trail and Wolf Laurel Ski Area. Located north of Asheville, North Carolina, Bald Mountain Creek Nature Preserve was the first property donated to SE Trust outside of the state of Georgia. This lovely property is our executive director’s favorite! It is permanently protected and is available for public recreational use for hiking, bouldering, and bird watching.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |