Connecting Communities in Burke County, NC
Connecting Communities in Burke County, NC
This summer, BRTA partnered with Burke County Public Library and NC State Parks for three unforgettable events that helped kids explore nature, local history, and even the role of park rangers. From scavenger hunts and swinging bridges to animal skulls…
Building Bridges — and Ramps: A Growing Partnership with Walkin’ Roll In the ongoing work to create a truly inclusive Burke River Trail, we’ve been fortunate to partner with many incredible organizations — and one that stands out is Walkin’…
June 20 was a great Ribbon Cutting day. Many congratulations to Town of Hildebran on their incredible downtown gathering space. Thanks to Town of Hildebran for giving Burke River Trail Association a Key to the Town!!! We have an incredible…
Unless you are a distance runner or road biker, you may not think much about road bridges being pedestrian friendly. But, as we work to connect the communities of Burke County, bridge crossings are a big part of that. As…
At Burke River Trail Association (BRTA), our mission goes beyond building a 40-mile hiking and biking trail across Burke County — we’re also committed to helping each trail town shine in its own unique way. That’s why we approached the…
Need some activities for your kids? See us at a local festival to pick up some sheets in person – or download them from this page! And, from NC State Parks Junior Ranger Activity Guides –
and Inspiring Its Future….In Drexel, art, history, and community pride are coming together in a powerful new way—through a public art installation titled A Community of Hands, created by local artisan and retired school principal Dan Hoyle. Burke River Trail…
Copper Penny Grill Lake Hickory was an incredible host for our Rhodhiss Trail Town Tour!! Manager Rick Justice and Mayor Spencer gave updates and answered questions. Alderwoman Donna and Clerk Julie were there. Copper Penny owner Shelly talked about having…
Full House for our Town of Drexel Trail Town Tour where we got a look back from Mayor Anthony and a look at future plans from Manager Carroll. Grow with Drexel gave a tour of the town with a 1…
Update: We finished in First Place! For the second consecutive year, the Burke River Trail Association (BRTA) is proud to participate in the Burke County Chamber of Commerce Litter Sweep being held April 2-9. Over the course of the eight-day…
The Town of Hildebran received its official name from the early Hildebrand family settlers, Jake and Soloman Hildebrand. When the Post Office and Town Charter were applied for, someone mistakenly omitted the “d” from Hildebrand and it has been spelled…
Where in the world is the Burke River Trail T-shirt? From local spots to far-off places – join the journey! Send us a photo of you in your Burke River Trail t-shirt by a landmark or notable spot. We will…
Building stronger communities through economic development and civic engagement is a core focus for Burke River Trail Association (BRTA). To support this, the nonprofit has launched a Trail Town Tour series, which will spotlight the nine local governments along the…
We are pleased to present our 2024 Annual Report. If you are a BRTA member, the printed report will be coming to your mailbox soon. You can also request a printed report – just send an email to burketrails@gmail.com
Each month, learn about a Town along the Burke River Trail. For January, the focus is on Rutherford College. Thursday, January 23, we will meet at Town Hall at Noon for Lunch and hear updates from Town Officials. This free…
Thanks to great partnerships, AllTrails (Trail Guide App) and Piedmont Land Conservancy worked together to see what data was available to help show the impact Helene had on trail use in Western NC. At a Great Trails State Coalition meeting,…
For the second year, Burke River Trail Association participated in Burke County United Way’s 1BurkeGives on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year, in addition to being one of 40 some nonprofits listed on their Giving Page (giving us great exposure…
On Monday, October 14, the Glen Alpine Board of Aldermen agreed to move forward with the Downtown Gathering Space at 401 Bridge Street. Alderman Luke Boone is against the park including a playground for children. With that restriction, the plan…
Burke River Trail Association is excited to release the new logo for the trail and the association. Destination by Design was chosen from several area firms as the best to work on the logo and trail signage.
As part of the Opportunity Appalachia Grant that Burke River Trail Association received for the Old Glory Mill, Beth Heile was invited to a three day Local Developer Forum in Charleston, West Virginia.