February Events


Waterfall Series Hike #1 - Falls Branch and GroveStone Quarry

Our newest hiking series, featuring hidden waterfalls in the valley, starts with this small, but beautiful falls - and amazing views of the North Fork Valley.

Saturday, February 2, 2013 · 9:00am

Waterfall Series

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Swannanoa Valley Rim Hike Interest Meeting

The Swannanoa Valley Museum’s exclusive Swannanoa Rim Explorer™ hiking series offers eleven hikes that will take place the third Saturday of each month of 2013. Members $250, non-Members $450.

Prepay for all the hikes and get one free!

Tuessday, February 12, 2013 ·

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Rim Hike Interest Meeting


Black Mountain Marathon/Mount Mitchell Challenge

The Challenge is this: Begin at dawn in Black Mountain, the quaint "front porch of Western North Carolina", and follow trails to the "rooftop" of Western North Carolina, the 6,684' summit of Mount Mitchell - eastern America's highest point - then return to the start/finish area! With a starting altitude of 2,360', the elevation gain for this 40-mile run will be 4,324' - in the first 20 miles!

Saturday, February 23, 2013 · 7:00am

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