July 18th 2024
The public is invited to two upcoming presentations that will share findings from a year-long, in-depth study of the proposed Saluda Grade Trail. The North Carolina meeting will be held on Aug. 6 at Polk County High School in Columbus, NC at 6:00 PM. The South Carolina meeting will be held on Aug. 13 at the Gramling United Methodist Church in Inman, SC at 6:00 PM.
July 11th 2024
The Saluda Grade Trail was awarded a $450,000 grant from the federal Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies, announced today.
November 30th 2023
The renowned educator reflects on growing up along the railroad and what she hopes the future Saluda Grade Trail means to the community.
October 19th 2023
The Saluda Grade Trail Conservancy is conducting a Feasibility Study to assess the possibility of converting the Saluda Grade rail corridor into a greenway trail. As part of this study, we are gathering input from the community about the proposed greenway trail.
September 29th 2023
The newly approved state budget includes $12 million over two years to purchase the portion of the rail corridor in North Carolina.
September 25th 2023
"When I learned about the SGT, I was really excited about it. To me, given the work that my great-grandfather did to lay out that line, I think it’s a perfect way to preserve his legacy,” says a great-granddaughter of Captain Charles Pearson, who is credited with determining the route for the Saluda Grade.
September 19th 2023
The best version of the Saluda Grade Trail is one that includes your input! Share your vision, goals, and concerns for the Trail at two drop-in style public meetings in October.
June 22nd 2023
The SC State Legislature recently included $10 million in the 2023-2024 budget towards the purchase of the Saluda Grade Trail, which will run through Northern Spartanburg and Greenville Counties into the mountains of Western NC.