This Saturday, Nov. 16, Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC) will lead a guided hike to Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander’s Ford along the original path marched by the Overmountain Men in 1780.

During the hike, participants will hear stories and history as they take a leisurely walk to the banks of the Green River.

This out-and-back hike traces the route followed by a Patriot militia known as the Overmountain Men en route to the Battle at Kings Mountain, which was a turning point for the Revolutionary War. Alexander’s Ford was forever protected by a CMLC conservation easement in 2011.

Total hiking distance is 2.5 miles. This hike is rated as easy in difficulty. Attendance is free and open to the public.

CMLC conserves land and water resources to benefit the quality of life of residents and visitors in Henderson, Transylvania, and surrounding counties. Since 1994, the land trust has protected more than 24,000 acres of natural lands in our mountains.

For more information, visit carolinamountain.org.

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by Peter Barr