Stops Along the Grade: Saluda
June 15th 2026
The town at the top of the grade gets ready for what's next.
Spring Forum Recap: A Regional Roadmap Takes Shape
May 4th 2026
On April 23, neighbors, partners, and leaders came together at Polk County High School. Here's what we shared, what we heard, and where we go from here.
Walking the Grade: A Town, a Trail, and the Work of Becoming
April 24th 2026
Six stops, four hours, and a community's vision for what happens when a railroad takes on a new life.
Spring Forum: What to Expect
April 22nd 2026
Project leaders from Conserving Carolina and PAL are looking forward to hosting the Saluda Grade Trail’s Community Information Session this week at Polk County High School.
Saluda Grade Trail Updates Planned for April 23 Forum
April 9th 2026
Momentum continues to build for the Saluda Grade Trail, a transformative two-state project that will convert the historic rail corridor between Inman, South Carolina and Saluda, North Carolina into a regional trail.
Spring Forum Update
March 30th 2026
Momentum is building for the Saluda Grade Trail—and we’re excited to share what’s next.
SeamonWhiteside has joined our Saluda Grade Trail project as our engineering partner
January 28th 2026
This once in a generation project is moving into the design phase! More than 15 miles of trail will connect Inman to the state line, linking historic towns, downtowns, and shared public spaces, all while weaving through rolling countryside and mountain landscapes.
Saluda Grade Trail Project Launches Next Phase of Community Engagement
December 30th 2025
The Saluda Grade Trail project, which will transform a historic 31-mile rail corridor into a multi-use trail connecting communities across North and South Carolina, is entering its next phase.
Help Us Realize the Saluda Grade Trail
Across the United States, inactive rail lines have found new life as vibrant rail trails. Now, we have the opportunity to create a beautiful new trail along the historic Saluda Grade rail line!
A new rail trail that travels from the rolling countryside of Upstate South Carolina, through historic and vibrant small towns, and into the spectacular mountain scenery of Western North Carolina.
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