What is the Middle Fork Greenway?

The Middle Fork Greenway is a multi-use recreational trail being developed to connect Blowing Rock to Boone, providing residents and visitors of all ages safe and healthy access to the natural world while protecting the environment and strengthening our local economy. 

The Middle Fork Greenway is a Blue Ridge Conservancy project in partnership with the Town of Blowing Rock, Town of Boone and Watauga County.  With the help of many partners and driven by input from community members, the Middle Fork Greenway is coming to life segment by segment.


The NCDOT funded a Feasibility Study on Sections 3 and 5 of the Middle Fork Greenway. Below, you will find an hour-long presentation, and link to download a pdf of the presentation slides. Your feedback is incredibly valuable and will provide the framework for prioritizing recommended routes for these two sections of the Middle Fork Greenway.

 
 
 
 

For planning purposes, the Middle Fork Greenway is broken up into six sections from Blowing Rock to Boone as seen on the map above. Each of the sections have multiple phases to complete. Below is a chart that prioritizes the next phases to be constructed. People ask why we’re not building the greenway all at once with constant connection. The answer is that we are building the sections/phases where we have access, funding, and permitting.

 
 

How long will it be?

Around 6.5 miles. It will connect with the existing Boone Greenway, creating over 15 miles of contiguous trail.

 

What will it connect to?  

The Blue Ridge Parkway, the Mountains-to-Sea trail, Shoppes on the Parkway, Tweetsie, Mystery Hill, 3 pocket parks and other natural areas, Appalachian Regional Health’s hospital and new acute care facility.  

What is the width & surface? 

We are striving to have 10-foot wide asphalt trail. Topography and the trout stream create challenges, so some sections will have 6-8 ft wide natural surface trail.

How is it being funded?

Funding is being secured through public grants and private donations. Private donations are critical to providing matching funds to attract public dollars.

How much is completed?

Approximately 1.75 miles in various locations, with 2.3 miles in progress.

 

What activities will be allowed?  

Walking, jogging, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding. There will be no motorized vehicles permitted other than wheelchairs.

 
 
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Who is leading the effort?

 

The Middle Fork Greenway is a Blue Ridge Conservancy project in partnership with Watauga County, the Town of Blowing Rock, the Town of Boone, and many community organizations and volunteers. 

Take the MFG Feasibility Study Survey

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Take the MFG Feasibility Study Survey 〰️

 
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Get involved and help make this project a reality.