This week, Burke River Trail kiosks and entrance signs were installed in four Trail Towns (one to go). Seeing them…

When asked, Rutherford College, Drexel and Hildebran each responded to BRTA that they would like a Storybook Trail in their…

The People Carrying the Story Forward In 1780, patriot militia known as the “Overmountain Men” marched across the mountains and…

Why BRTA Supports House Bill 369 The Burke River Trail Association recently joined a discussion with Ryan Carter of the…

The Town of Valdese has voted to accept a 5.69-acre land donation from Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina — a…

A Natural Partner to the Burke River Trail The Upper Catawba River Paddle Trail flows through the heart of Burke…

April 2026 Upgeate: The Town of Glen Alpine has entered into a MOU with NC Rural Planning and the working…

We are pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report. If you are a BRTA member, the printed report will be…

The Burke River Trail Association (BRTA) is proud to renew our Gold Membership in the Great Trails State Coalition—a statewide…

Service with a Purpose: NCSSM Students Turn Cleanup into Advocacy on MLK Day When Burke River Trail Association was invited…

Why this moment matters for WNC For the last three years, BRTA has said what many of us already believed:…

The Burke River Trail Association is proud to announce that the Mull Foundation has awarded funding to support furnishings for…

Exploring trail routes is both an art and a science, and sometimes the most challenging sections end up becoming the…

Did you know that surveyors play a critical role in getting trails off the ground—long before a single tree is…

NC Commerce Visits Glen Alpine and Drexel The Burke River Trail is more than a trail — it’s a catalyst…

Glen Alpine Celebrates New Downtown Park with Ribbon Cutting, Community Picnic, and Regional Support Sunshine, live music, and a strong…

Community Foundation Grant Helps Create “A Place to Gather” in Glen Alpine The Burke River Trail Association is proud to…

🌿 Trailblazers in the Making! 💪 What an organization. What a great help. What a day! Thirty incredible young people…