Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail

The Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Fonta Flora State Trail, which spans across Buncombe, McDowell, and Burke counties in western North Carolina.

Mission

The mission of the organization is to connect mountain communities through the Fonta Flora State Trail. This is achieved by promoting physical health, mental wellness, economic development, and outdoor recreation in collaboration with trail partners. The ultimate goal is to enhance the enjoyment and education of the public through this multi-use trail system.

Activities

Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail engages in activities focused on building, maintaining, and promoting the trail. This involves organizing community events, collaborating with local governments and land conservancies, and raising funds to support the development and upkeep of the trail.

Background

The Fonta Flora State Trail itself is a unit of the North Carolina state park system. Established in 2015, it is designed to be a continuous route from Asheville to Morganton, including a loop around Lake James. The trail's development is coordinated by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation (NCDPR) with input from local governments and conservation groups.

Funding and Development

The organization plays a crucial role in securing funds and resources necessary for the completion of the trail. Although the full 100-mile vision is still in development, the Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail are instrumental in advancing this project, which ultimately aims to benefit both the environment and local communities.

EIN

The Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail operates under the Employer Identification Number (EIN) 844922798.

References

• Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail Inc profile on GuideStar
• Fonta Flora State Trail Wikipedia page
• North Carolina Trails: Fonta Flora State Trail on NC.gov

[1] https://www.fontaflorastatetrail.com [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fonta_Flora_State_Trail [3] https://trails.nc.gov/state-trails/fonta-flora-state-trail [4] https://www.fontaflorastatetrail.com/about-f3st [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/84-4922798