NC Trail Days

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 May 30-June 2, 2024, and always coincides with National Trails Day, the first Saturday in June.

The festival's schedule of events typically includes a waterfall-to-winery hike; the Yadkin River Trail Run 5k/10k; the Insane Terrain 5k; and guided local hikes on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Overmountain Victory Trail, and at Stone Mountain State Park. Daily paddling events take place on the Yadkin River, along with a Downtown Block Party & Low Country Boil, evening music trails and much more.

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.