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Swannanoa Valley Rim Hike #4: Montreat East Ridge

Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center 223 W State St, Black Mountain

This difficult, 6-mile segment traverses the crest of the Blue Ridge (Continental Divide) along the eastern boundary of Montreat. Montreat was founded by Rev. John C. Collins in 1897 as a place “for physical and ...

Valley History Explorer Hike #2: Leader’s Choice (Kitsuma)

Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center 223 W State St, Black Mountain

This hike will follow the Kitsuma Trail to a viewpoint boasting sweeping vistas of the Swannanoa Valley, including a breathtaking view of Mt. Mitchell, which is visible on clear days. Today, Ridgecrest ...