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CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB
We are the oldest and most active hiking and trail maintenance organization in the Southeast—volunteer-driven, community-minded, and 100% committed to Western North Carolina’s trails and mountains.
440+
miles of trails maintained
200+
guided hikes every year
100+
years of trail stewardship
100%
powered by volunteers
Loved by thousands. Built by volunteers.
CMC volunteers maintain over 400 miles of trails including the Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Our trail crews work year-round to keep the outdoors accessible, safe, and sustainable.
Where will the trail take you?
Leading hikes in Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, and Upstate South Carolina.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Easy
Buckeye Gap (Rough Butt O/L) - Bearpen Gap
6 miles
Car Shuttle
A century of conservation and community.
With a legacy that dates back to 1923, CMC helped map and build the Appalachian Trail in NC—and we’ve been stewarding it ever since.
Love the trails? Help protect them.
What’s happening on & off the trail
