Flat Creek Crossing project

Earlier I posted about funds coming to help the Flat Creek banks where the creek flows in Black Mountain. HERE.

But this week I see there are will be big changes to the sweet almost forgotten trails just inside the gate of Montreat NC.

"On Aug. 23, the project was awarded a $255,923 grant from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation Accessible Parks Grant fund.

"...when completed, the Flat Creek Crossing project will involve a small park that will feature a paved hard surface path that will go from the parking lot to the water’s edge. The handrail will feature braille describing the park and the path will feature a curb meant to help those who use canes and walkers to have a guided path to and from the creek. An interactive sensory garden will be put in place beside the trail. A picnic area with wheelchair-accessible tables will be made available at the end of the trail by the creek. 

See Black Mountain News article describing the ground-breaking ceremonies with lots of important people (politicians) representing all those who came together to fund and approve this project.

"The timeline for the project includes starting work preparing the site this fall, and that work will last until spring 2025. Completing the project could take another year due to having to halt construction because of fish spawning season, Montreat’s busiest time of year during the summer, and weather."

Located just inside the Montreat Gate on NC Hwy 9, Montreat Rd.

Here are some photos I took of my favorite spot by the creek, where trees predominate, but there's a gravel trail which follows it for a ways.

Today's Quote:

Prophets do not come from cities, promising riches and store clothes. They have always come from the wilderness, stinking of goats and running with lice and telling of a different sort of treasure.
- Andrew Lyttle