Outdoor & Active
Events for October 18, 2025
3k Sunrise Walk
Our 3k (1.86 miles) course walks straight into the sunrise, loops into the tree line and back into the sun.
Carolina Beach Monster Dash
Trail Run through Carolina Beach State Park to benefit Cape Fear Flyers youth running club 501(c)3
Hike or Bike with the MTA on Great Trails State Day
Celebrate Great Trails State Day with one of two hikes or a bike ride on the Fonta Flora State Trail.
Great Trails State Day 2025 Hike
Join Orange County DEAPR for a natural heritage hike to celebrate Great Trails State Day.
A Partner Hike at Bluestem
A partner hike celebrating Great Trails State Day and community conservation at Bluestem Conservation Cemetery
Downtown Greenway Walking Tour
Explore the heart of the city with our guided walking tour of the Downtown Greenway on Saturday, August 16th
Group Hike: Bluffs Restaurant to Bluff Mountain Overlook, Doughton Park
Let’s enjoy the mountains full of fall colors and the final weekend of The Bluffs Restaurant!
Great Trails State Day and Rowan County Creek Week Paddle
Join Yadkin Riverkeeper for a morning paddle on the South Yadkin River!
Chimney Rock Village Boulders Work Day
Chimney Rock Village Boulders Trail Workday with Carolina Climbers Coalition
Pottery Pinecone Hunt
30 limited-edition pottery pinecones will be hidden along select trails in Moore County for you to discover!
Pottery Pinecones
The best county-wide scavenger hunt returns for one day only!
Fall Hike on Lower Haw
Family-friendly Fall Hike on the Lower Haw River State Natural Area in Chatham County.
Medal Explorer Challenge
Davie County Recreation & Parks is hosting a “Medal Explorer Challenge”
5k Beer Run x Bombshell Beer Company | 2025 NC Brewery Running Series
Join us for 5K Fun Run event at Bombshell Beer Company. Run, walk or jog a 5K course, then celebrate at the finish line!We are the North Carolina Brewery Running […]
Fall Color Rambles
From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting. The short excursions begin […]
Backpacking Along the Haw
Enjoy hiking and camping along the Haw River! This will be a fun event for backpackers of all experiences!
Trails & Treats
Celebrate Halloween and Great Trails State Day with us!
The Great Trails State Day ~ Scavenger Hunt
Stroll down the East Coast Greenway and the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, learning about our plants and animals.
The Pisgah Conservancy’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Let’s celebrate 10 years of caring for Pisgah’s trails, rivers, native plants, and wildlife!
Glow in the Park 5K
Bring the whole family out to the 3rd Annual Glow in the Park 5K & Concert for an evening of glow fun at park!
Spooktackular Glow Kayak Paddle
Spots are limited.
“Spirits of Pittsboro’s Past” Walking Tour
Take a walk through downtown Pittsboro for an evening filled with local folklore and historical reenactments.
