LAKE LURE — Conserving Carolina has protected 49 acres on the east side of Lake Lure that will be an anchor for future trails.
The nonprofit is spearheading a vision for the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail. This vision includes a loop that completely encircles Lake Lure, connecting Chimney Rock State Park, Weed Patch Mountain and Youngs Mountain. The planned trail system will also link to the Upper Hickory Nut Gorge around Bearwallow Mountain — more than 100 miles in all.
This spring, Conserving Carolina took a step toward this goal by purchasing land for future trails on Buffalo Shoals Road. This property will be an anchor for trails on the east side of the lake…