NC Trail Days
Event
The NC Trail Days festival celebrates the great outdoors in Elkin, a trails town located on the Yadkin River in the Blue Ridge foothills of the Yadkin Valley.
Hike. Bike. Climb. Run. Paddle. Explore. This annual festival offers a wide variety of outdoor activities from June 5 - 8, 2025 and always coincides with National Trails Day, the first Saturday in June.
Bring your boots, bikes and boats(kayaks) to enjoy the weekend with trail lovers from all over. Festival offerings include themed and self-guided hikes, river clean-ups and excursions on the Yadkin, group rock climbing, a Thursday kickoff and Friday evening block party, environmental and adventure film screenings, tons of free live music, kids activities, speaker series and not to mention a vendor village full of outdoor recreation organizations with gear demos and an overland vehicle showcase.
NC Trail Days is a great opportunity to experience the many outdoor adventure options that make Elkin a true trails town. Check out the array of festival activities and then review the lodging options in Elkin to book a place convenient to all the fun.
To learn more about the trail systems in Elkin, visit the Elkin Valley Trails Association website by clicking here.
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