Upcoming Events
The Foote Trail is now open all the way to Galilee Church Road!
Bikers need to be careful in places since there is still a lot of debris down on the sides.
The sides of the trail are being worked on as well and we will let you know when that area is finished.
Clifford's Army Rescue Dog Walk
On the first Saturday of each month, Clifford’s Army Rescue Dog Walk will take place from 10:00am to 12 noon.
National Trails Day
Our annual National Trails Day will be Saturday, June 6th this year. Bring your friends and family and join us from 10:00am to 1:00pm!
Bike Safety Rodeo for Children
Join us at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail on June 13, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon, for a Bike Safety Rodeo for children.
* This event is sponsored by Cleveland County and the Kings Mountain Police Dept.
Story Book on the Trail
During the months of June & July this year, we will be having Story Book on the Trail! Great family fun – come and join us!
Great Trails Day
Celebrate the second annual Great Trails State Day on Saturday, October 17th, and join thousands of others in celebrating North Carolina’s amazing and diverse trail networks that span from the mountains to the coast.
Sunset Bike Ride
Friday, March 15, 6 p.m.
10-mile ride, bring your own bike-KM Gateway Trail
See the sun set on top of the Cardio Hill
For information contact the Carolina Thread Trail
Or Bret at 704 342-3330 ext. 2216
Saturday, March 23, The Bear Run 2024, 5K and 10Mile Runs
5K starts 8:30 a.m. and 10mile starts at 9:15 a.m.-KM Gateway Trail
Sign up at www.runsignup.com or for information
Call 704 685-3549 or 704 739-9663
Packet Pick Up, Friday, March 22, 3 to 6 p.m. or before runs
Monday, April 8, Penumbral Eclipse on the Plateau
meet at the trailhead at 11:30 a.m.
actual eclipse will be 12:53 to 2:15 p.m., 80% to 83%
For information call 704 734-2725 or 704 739-9663
Gator can ride folks up to the Plateau or take a nice walk up
Saturday, April 20, Earth Day Event at the Trail
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors, music, food, crafts
Call 704 730-2101 or 704 739-9663 for more information
Saturday, June 1, National Trails Day
Cliffords Army Rescue Doggie Event 12 – 2:30 p.m. Trailhead
Trail Photo Competition-Kings Mountain Art Center
301 N. Piedmont Ave. Hours are Tues. to Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
704 739-5585 for information
Photos must be taken at the trail in the past 2 years
Turn matted and or framed photos in Aug. 2, 3, and 4 at the art center
Show runs Aug. 7 to Sept. 20
Looking to volunteer or have questions about an upcoming event?