New Year’s Day Hikes on the MST
On a cold and rainy January 1, 2017, more than 50 happy hikers convened in two places on the MST to take part in the growing tradition of taking a hiking on New Year’s Day.
Land Protected by Eno River Association Unlocks Next Phase of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail in the Triangle
The Eno River Association secured a critical 1.9-acre conservation and trail easement on the Eno River at Pleasant Green Road on December 28.
Chainsaw Class Helps Keep MST Sawyers Safe on the Trail
In early December, 15 members of MST trail crews across the state converged on Raleigh for a class to be certified to safely operate a chainsaw while working on the MST.
Allen DeHart Memorial Service, Nov 12
A memorial service for Allen DeHart will be held at the de Hart Botanical Gardens on the Campus of Louisburg College on Saturday, November 12 at 11 am. The address is 3585 US-401, Louisburg, NC.
OWASA Approves MST Through Cane Creek Reservoir
The Orange Water and Sewer Board approved conditions for the MST to pass through OWASA lands adjacent to Cane Creek Reservoir.
2015 Photo Contest Winners
There were many beautiful photos entered in the 2015 FMST Photo Contest. The judges have selected the following winners: View from the Trail 1st Place - Fire on the Mountain by Emma Hileman 2nd Place - Deep Creek
Learn about the MST on UNC-TV’s Exploring NC with Tom Earnhardt
In his weekly show "Exploring NC," host Tom Earnhardt gave a beautiful presentation of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Trail Town Conference
On September 4-5, 2014, FMST convened its first-ever Trail Towns Conference. We had a dynamic group of speakers who shared information about how a community can benefit from its relationship with a long-distance trail like the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
Jim Hallsey’s Reflections
No one has been connected to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail longer than Jim Hallsey. It was his plan for the MST in 1978 that was adopted by the State Trails Committee. He has been a board member of the
