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Why this moment matters for WNC For the last three years, BRTA has said what many of us already believed: our Trail Towns could also be Rail Towns. Now, Western North Carolina is closer than it has been in 50…

The Burke River Trail Association is proud to announce that the Mull Foundation has awarded funding to support furnishings for the new Glen Alpine Downtown Park. This $9,000 investment helps bring to life a space designed for connection and belonging…

Exploring trail routes is both an art and a science, and sometimes the most challenging sections end up becoming the most spectacular. Recently, we brought in trail designer Joseph Litaker of Black Diamond Trail Designs to walk a potential new…

Did you know that surveyors play a critical role in getting trails off the ground—long before a single tree is trimmed or a shovel hits the dirt? When most people picture trail building, they think of shovels, gravel, bridges, and…

NC Commerce Visits Glen Alpine and Drexel The Burke River Trail is more than a trail — it’s a catalyst for community revitalization. As part of our ongoing work to help Burke County’s Trail Towns prepare for the economic opportunities…

Glen Alpine Celebrates New Downtown Park with Ribbon Cutting, Community Picnic, and Regional Support Sunshine, live music, and a strong showing of community spirit marked the official Ribbon Cutting and Community Picnic for the new Glen Alpine Downtown Park on…

Community Foundation Grant Helps Create “A Place to Gather” in Glen Alpine The Burke River Trail Association is proud to recognize the Community Foundation of Burke County (CFBC) for its generous support of the new Glen Alpine Downtown Park through…

🌿 Trailblazers in the Making! 💪 What an organization. What a great help. What a day! Thirty incredible young people from Morganton CORE — Carolina Outdoor Recreation & Education — joined Burke River Trail Association (BRTA) and Friends of the…

From Litter Gitters to Leaders: BRTA Inspires Exceptional Clean-Up Crew What started as a simple effort to keep our trail towns clean has sparked something truly special. BRTA’s Litter Gitters — a volunteer program providing vests, grabbers, gloves, and bags…

In the heart of Rhodhiss, a small mill town in Burke County, stands Old Glory Mill — once a thriving textile hub where fabric for the American flag that flew on the moon was woven. Today, the mill is poised…

Lift Off for Rhodhiss: Old Glory Mill Launches at Investor Convening On August 20, Burke River Trail Association had the honor of representing the Town of Rhodhiss and our Old Glory Mill project at the Opportunity Appalachia Investor Convening in…

BRTA Bringing the Public for Public Input As a member of the Steering Committee for the Western Piedmont Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan, BRTA was proud to play a key role in shaping the regional vision — and in getting the…

A new one mile section of Burke River Trail is on the way!! Congratulations to City of Morganton on receiving a $374,000 Great Trails State Program grant. The new section will start at Rocky Ford Access on Lenoir Rd and…

Burke County Trails Summit: Stronger Together With a national historic trail, four state trails, two state parks, two regional parks with trail systems, numerous municipal paths and greenways, plus our rivers, Burke County offers an impressive 290 plus miles of…

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’…