The Catawba Lands Conservancy received a $100,000 grant in December that will help bring the Spencer Mountain Trail to life giving hikers access to the county’s third largest peak for the first time.

Sep 30 2024; Swannanoa, NC, USA; People bring gas and other supplies ... two months since Hurricane Helene hit, 100 miles of hiking trail land is being cleared for hikers. The extensive damage ...