Muti-use trail - camp grier's woods mountain trail

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $125,000 through the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on September 11, 2025, to restore and maintain a 4.8-mile section of the Woods Mountain/Mountains to Sea Trail in North Carolina. The project, with a completion date of August 22, 2030, addresses extensive wear from hiking, bicycling, and equestrian use by rebuilding the trail according to U.S. Forest Service sustainability guidelines. This initiative aligns with the Recreational Trails Program's core objective of developing and maintaining recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized users.

The Recreational Trails Program provides formula-based grants to states for trail maintenance, restoration, and construction activities. Eligible uses include trail rehabilitation, equipment purchases, and trailhead facility improvements. This award exemplifies the program's investment in trail infrastructure across diverse landscapes and user communities, with typical project durations extending several years to ensure sustainable trail management and continued recreational access.

Project description

Restore and maintain a 4.8 miles long section of the woods mountain/ mountains to sea trail that is in dire need of maintenance from extensive use of hiking, bicycling and equestrians. With RTP funding, this trail will be rebuilt using USFS sustainability guidelines.