This Homeschool Teen Hike will take place at Blevins Gap North at the Fanning Trailhead, located behind Southeast Church of the Nazarene. We will follow the Little Foot Loop and Jones Valley Loop trails, stopping to nature journal and take photos. There is plenty to see along these trails including a creek, interesting rocks and […]
Join us on our Little Foot Loop as we remove trip hazards along the trail. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each individual participating (each person must sign a waiver). Guardians may sign up on behalf of minors. […]
Note: The date for this hike has changed. It has moved from the 9th to the 16th of November. (Moderate/2 hours/Around 3 miles) As we look more toward winter, there are still treats to be found in the forest, but you have to know where to look! Join forager Casey Lanier at the Fanning Trailhead […]
Help us improve a short trail for our youngest hikers. We'll be working to remove trip hazards along the Little Foot Loop and we'll begin building a series of natural steps. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, and water recommended. Complete a separate registration for each […]
(Moderate / Around an hour / .75 miles) Come enjoy the last weekend of summer on the Jones Valley Loop Trail at Blevins Gap. This is one of the shorter loops available on Land Trust properties and fairly accessible to beginning hikers. There is some climbing though, so it’s not too easy. In the event […]
Help with the construction new trail to extend Fanning Trail at Blevins Gap. This trail extension will create a loop hikers can enjoy after ascending the existing Fanning Trail and provide access to this little traversed section of the mountain. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, […]
(Moderate / 2 hours / Around 2 miles) We've had plenty of rain recently, and the mushrooms are out! Join hike leader and forager Casey Lanier for a Friday evening hike at the Blevins Gap Nature Preserve. This hike is not intended for collection or consumption of species. Location: Blevins Gap Nature Preserve, Blevins Gap […]
Help with the construction new trail to extend Fanning Trail at Blevins Gap. This trail extension will create a loop hikers can enjoy after ascending the existing Fanning Trail and provide access to this little traversed section of the mountain. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, […]
Head outdoors on Tuesdays in June and July to discover our area’s unique biodiversity protected by Land Trust preserves! The Expedition: Some of the most popular games today, like Fortnight, Minecraft, and Roblox, take their inspiration from nature. On this hike, we’ll explore the open world map around us- in real life. By looking for […]
Help with the construction new trail to extend Fanning Trail at Blevins Gap. This trail extension will create a loop hikers can enjoy after ascending the existing Fanning Trail and provide access to this little traversed section of the mountain. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, […]
Help with the construction new trail to extend Fanning Trail at Blevins Gap. This trail extension will create a loop hikers can enjoy after ascending the existing Fanning Trail and provide access to this little traversed section of the mountain. No experience required. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Bug spray, sunscreen, work gloves, eye protection, […]
(Moderate / Around an hour / .75 miles) On a beautiful spring afternoon, come out with the Land Trust and enjoy the brilliant hues of May. This walk is less than a mile, and will probably take well under an hour to complete. There is some climbing though, so it’s not too easy. Location: Blevins […]
