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Monday, May 4, 2026

Hike & Sketch on the Carolina Thread Trail - MOVED TO THE FALL!

Hike & Sketch on the Carolina Thread Trail

MOVED TO THE FALL! Date to be determined.

Join local artist Wil Bosbyshell and the Carolina Thread Trail for a fun, short sketching hike at Forney Creek Trail in Lincoln County, NC. Attendees will meet at the trailhead parking lot, then hike to a suspension bridge approximately 0.1 miles down the trail. The program will start with a quick sketching demonstration followed by free time to create your own artwork. All necessary sketching materials will be provided, and you will get to keep your sketchbook at the end of the program.


Trail name: Forney Creek Trail

Trail Head Address: 1601 Forney Creek Parkway, Denver, NC 28037

Distance: 1 mile

Time: 9:30am EDT - 11:30am EDT

Trail description: Natural surface trail, begins with a steep downhill slope and levels out quickly

Age restrictions? None

Dogs allowed? Yes

Bathrooms available? Bathrooms available across the street at Sally's Y

What to bring/wear: Comfortable walking clothing, hat, water, hiking chair (something to sit on, like a poncho or chair)

What is provided: Small Sketch book to keep, color pencils to use on the hike, first aid kit, bug spray and sunscreen

Cost: $25/adult; Children 12 and under are free



Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Hike & Sketch - Carolina Thread Trail


 

Join local artist Wil Bosbyshell and the Carolina Thread Trail for a nature sketching hike at the Duke Kimbrell Trail and Daniel Stowe Conservancy. The program will start with a quick sketching demonstration by Wil, then the group will hike out and use the remaining program time to sketch "en plein air" (outdoors)! All necessary sketching materials will be provided, and attendees will get to keep their sketchbook at the end of the program.

Meeting Location: Daniel Stowe Conservancy Trailhead Store

Trail Name: Duke Kimbrell Trail   

Address: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden- 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012

Time: 9:30am-11am

Program Type: Hike and Sketch

Distance: 1 mile Age Restrictions? None  

Dogs allowed? Yes

Bathrooms available? Yes, a little bit of a walk

What to bring/wear: Comfortable walking clothing, hat, water, hiking chair (something to sit on)

What is provided: Small Sketch book to keep, color pencils to use on the hike

LINK to sign up: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/nationaltrailsday2025/event/hikeandsketch/