Anyone wanting to learn about the latest developments regarding the Saluda Grade Rail trail is invited to a public meeting April 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Polk County High School, 1681 N.C. Highway 108 in Columbus, North Carolina.
Plans for a trail connecting communities from Inman in Spartanburg County, to Zirconia in Henderson County, North Carolina, continue to take shape following the official acquisition of the rail corridor in June 2025.
The two-state trail is being developed through a collaboration between two leading conservation groups: PAL: Play, Advocate, Live Well based in Spartanburg and Conserving Carolina based in Hendersonville, NC.
Trail development has now moved into the planning and design phase following a period of significant public outreach to gather community input on how the trail takes shape.
Currently, work involves engineering on the South Carolina portion of the corridor led by Seamon Whiteside. This phase will help determine key elements such as trail alignment, access points, and user experience.
For more information, visit saludagradetrail.org.
