February 20, 2020, 7 p.m. Star Gazing at the trail on a powerful telescope, open to anyone. For more information call 704 739-2371 or email Judy Ford: [email protected]
March 14, 2020 is the 11th Annual 5K/10Mile Run and Fun Run
Runner applications need to apply to runsignup.com or be filled out and mailed to KMGT, P. O. Box 859, Kings Mountain, N. C. 28086 and received by Feb. 25, 2020 to be guaranteed a run shirt, shirt must be requested.
The run will take place at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail, 807 South Battleground Avenue, Kings Mountain 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Applications will be available at runsignup.com or contact Shirley at 704 739-9663 or [email protected] and ask for an application to be sent to you. Applications will also be available at the Kings Mountain Family YMCA, Dover YMCA, Kings Mountain City Hall, Kings Mountain Art Center (Old Train Depot), and at the Trailhead on Battleground Ave. in Kings Mountain. This is a family event with awards given in all categories including overall and masters. Fun Run participants will receive a medal. Refreshments will be served and fun will be had by all!!!!!!
5th ANNUAL EARTH DAY EVENT, April 25, 2020, at the trail, 807 South Battleground Ave., Kings Mountain, N. C. The event starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. Parking is available on both sides of Battleground Ave. There will be an additional doggie event, crafts, vendors of all kinds, music, & food, a wonderful family event sponsored by the city of Kings Mountain and the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail. Contact [email protected] for more information.
APRIL-JULY 2020 STORY BOOK ON THE TRAIL presented by the Library
June 6, 2020: NATIONAL TRAILS DAY, get out and enjoy a walk in the woods on the Gateway Trail! Check out the Butterfly pollinator garden on top of the Plateau! It's gorgeous thanks in part to Duke Energy and Albemarle Lithium.
7TH ANNUAL TRAIL PHOTO COMPETITION & NATURE RECONSIDERED COMPETITION OCTOBER 2 TO NOVEMBER 6, 2020
This event will be held at the Kings Mountain Art Center (Old Train Depot) Cash prizes for winners!!!! Reception at the Kings Mountain Art Center on October 10, 6 to 8 p.m. For an application contact the Southern Arts Society at [email protected] or call 704 739-5585. Paintings, drawings, and photos for the Nature competition need to be produced in the past 2 years, & photos for the Gateway Trail Photo Competition must be taken at the Gateway Trail in the past 2 years. Photos need to be delivered to the art center on Battleground Ave. on Sat. Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27, 1-4 p.m. Photos must be 8" x 10" or larger and should be matted and backed. For details or an entry form for either or both of these competitions call the art center at 704 739-5585 or email [email protected] or contact Shirley at 704 739-9663 or [email protected]