Blue Ridge Conservancy reports progress on Northern Peaks State Trail; 3 Top construction underway

Oct 20, 2025

Blue Ridge Conservancy staff told the commissioners they have purchased 64 acres near Mount Jefferson, completed biological surveys, advanced a 12–13-mile section on 3 Top Mountain with state grants, and are working on connections through Jefferson and Elk Knob.

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Blue Ridge Conservancy on Oct. 20 told the Ashe County Board of Commissioners that the Northern Peaks State Trail has advanced on several fronts this year, including land acquisitions, biological surveys, grant awards and construction on a significant section of the route.

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