Choose Your
Adventure

The Ecusta Trail is the visionary transformation of a former rail line into a multi-use greenway spanning 19.4 miles between Hendersonville and Brevard, North Carolina.

The trail will be an invitation to people of all ages and abilities to experience the region’s natural splendor by walking, running, biking, and wheelchair. Bringing it all to life is a community of dedicated volunteers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts.

Choose your adventure, and join us in the journey.

The Trail

The 19.4-mile Ecusta Trail will stretch between Hendersonville and Brevard, passing through Laurel Park, Etowah, Horseshoe, Penrose, and Pisgah Forest along the way.

Ecusta Trail Map

Construction Progress

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Henderson RTAC – April 2025

Progress on Track for Summer Trail Opening The Rail Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC) convened on April 9, 2025, to review construction progress, funding status, and upcoming planning needs for the […]
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Henderson RTAC – November 2024

Following DOT and other regulatory standards during the construction of Phase 1 of the Ecusta Trail helped mitigate the destruction caused by Helene along the trail. That was the message […]
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Hurricane Helene

It’s been almost two weeks since Western North Carolina was hit by Hurricane Helene. We know many people are facing challenges right now, and as we work through these difficult […]
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Ecusta Trail Progress And Horse Shoe History

There is good news about the Ecusta Trail.  The construction company has begun paving the first 6 miles of Ecusta East from Horse Shoe to downtown Hendersonville.  Previous Ecusta Trail […]
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September Trail Teasers

More trail work continues and the six new bridges between Hendersonville and Horse Shoe are in.
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Brevard ETAB -August 2024

2.0 Discusses Several Topics On Thursday, August 22, the newly reconstituted Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board – dubbed ETAB 2.0 – discussed the budget, timeline, physical conditions and amenities for […]
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August Trail Teasers

There’s been quite a bit of construction activity on the trail between Hendersonville and Horse Shoe and we all have reason to be excited. So we’ve added this new “Trail […]
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Trail Progress Update

Ecusta Trail East Construction After what seemed like a month of rainy days, Henderson County Engineer Marcus Jones shares a positive message for the Ecusta Trail Community. “Wet weather is […]
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Upcoming Events

City of Brevard NC

Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board (ETAB) Meeting

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Open to the public. Meeting at City Council Chambers.
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Henderson County Rail-Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC)

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Open to the public. Meeting in the King Street Meeting Room.
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Ribbon cutting

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebration

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Come celebrate the grand opening of the first six miles of the Ecusta Trail! The festivities will begin at 2:00pm at the Hendersonville Welcome Center Trailhead Pavilion and feature guest […]
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City of Brevard NC

Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board (ETAB) Meeting

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Open to the public. Meeting at City Council Chambers.
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Henderson County Rail-Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC)

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Open to the public. Meeting in the King Street Meeting Room.
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City of Brevard NC

Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board (ETAB) Meeting

DATE:
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Open to the public. Meeting at City Council Chambers.
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Henderson County Rail-Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC)

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Open to the public. Meeting in the King Street Meeting Room.
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City of Brevard NC

Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board (ETAB) Meeting

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Open to the public. Meeting at City Council Chambers.
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Henderson County Rail-Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC)

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Open to the public. Meeting in the King Street Meeting Room.
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City of Brevard NC

Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board (ETAB) Meeting

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Open to the public. Meeting at City Council Chambers.
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Henderson County Rail-Trail Advisory Committee (RTAC)

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Open to the public. Meeting in the King Street Meeting Room.
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City of Brevard NC

Brevard Ecusta Trail Advisory Board (ETAB) Meeting

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Open to the public. Meeting at City Council Chambers.
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