Anne Springs Close Greenway Celebrates National Trails Day and 30 Years of Adventure with Open Access Day
In celebration of National Trails Day® and its own 30th anniversary, Anne Springs Close GreenwaySM invites the public to enjoy a full day of free access to the Greenway on Saturday, June 7. Daily admission fees will be waived for all visitors, making it the perfect opportunity to explore the trails, take part in community activities and join the effort to reach a collective goal: log 1,200 miles—equivalent to 30 laps around the Greenway’s 40-mile trail system.
National Trails Day
When: Saturday, June 7, 7am-sunset
Where: All entrances of the Anne Springs Close Greenway
Cost: Daily admission fees are waived on National Trails Day. A $5 per car parking fee for non-members contributes to the Greenway’s conservation efforts.
Website: https://www.ascgreenway.org/event/national-trails-day-2/
Event Highlights:
- FREE ENTRY ALL DAY – Daily admission fees are waived as part of Open Access Day.
($5 per car parking fee for non-members helps support conservation efforts.) - 7am – Trails open: start logging your miles and help us reach 1,200 miles in a day!
- 10am – Join the Greenway Hiking Club for a four-mile group hike in honor of the group’s 10th anniversary. Meet at the Greenway Gateway; a casual celebration to follow on the Forest Porch.
- 10am–2pm – Visit Wayfinder stations at Lake Haigler, Dairy Barn, Adventure Road and Farm & Stables entrances for hike suggestions and trail cleanup kits.
- 6–9pm – Close out the day with live music and food & beverage offerings at the Greenway Canteen.
This Open Access Day is part of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®, a nationwide initiative encouraging communities to connect with and care for their local trail systems. Guests are encouraged to hike, run, bike, paddle or horseback ride as part of the challenge. Participants are encouraged to record their miles to contribute toward the Greenway’s mileage goal. Each person who logs miles will be entered to win Greenway swag. In addition, each mile can be redeemed as $1 off an annual family membership, up to $12 off.
About Anne Springs Close Greenway
Nestled amid beautiful lakes and hardwood forests, the Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ is a natural preserve more than twice the size of Central Park. Minutes south of Charlotte in Fort Mill, SC, its 2,100 acres serve as a natural buffer from urban development and provide a wide-open space for countless activities – from hiking, biking and horseback riding to picnics, kayaking and more. The land has ties to the Catawba Indians and the Civil War and has been permanently preserved for public use. The children of Anne Springs Close donated the land in honor of her lifelong commitment to recreation and the environment to provide a natural landscape for the community to enjoy. The Greenway℠ contains native plants and animals, historic buildings, a 40-mile network of trails, Greenway Gateway welcome center and facilities for weddings and other special events. As a non-profit organization, it depends on memberships, program fees, as well as private donations to support annual operations. The Greenway is owned and operated by Leroy Springs & Company Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that receives no government funding for its ongoing operations and programs.
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