Saluda Grade Trail: The Next Chapter

Trail Manager Summer Flynn takes us behind the scenes of one of Western North Carolina's most ambitious rails-to-trails projects — the Saluda Grade Trail. In this conversation, Summer shares the remarkable effort that has gone into bringing the trail to where it stands today, the work that still lies ahead, and how each community along the route envisions the trail as part of its future. Whether you're a hiker, cyclist, history buff, or simply passionate about the future of Western North Carolina, this is a story about vision, persistence, and the power of community. 🚂 Learn more about the Saluda Grade Trail and the Saluda Depot Museum at saludadepotmuseum.org 📍 The Saluda Grade Trail follows the historic route of the Asheville & Spartanburg Railroad through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Learn about Pearlie May Harris in her informative video    • Pearlie Mae Suber Harris - The Sounds of G...