Making Greenways Happen
In Buncombe County
CURRENT GREENWAYS
Here are over 14 miles of street and trail maps for 12 greenways serving walkers, bikers and more in Buncombe County.
in progress
Status on greenways currently under development with funding, impact studies, engineering and construction status.
THE BIG PICTURE
An overview of past, present and future greenway development shown in this map across all of Buncombe County.
MAKE IT HAPPEN
It all starts with you. Together we can help to increase awareness in what we see as a quality-of-life mission in Asheville.
It’s An Amazing
Time For Greenways
Our Mission
Our mission is to encourage and support the implementation of the Greenways and Trails Master Plan and the construction of greenways throughout Buncombe County through public awareness, community education and fundraising activities. Advocating cooperation between non-profits, local governments and businesses will help ensure our mission’s success.
Our Vision
Our vision is Buncombe County unified by a connected system of multi-use greenways throughout our scenic mountains and vibrant towns. We are a culturally rich community that values health, recreation and quality of life. These pedestrian and bicycle transportation corridors will also encourage visitors to discover our area’s beauty and local businesses to prosper from connections made along the Buncombe Greenways system.
Connect Buncombe Key Accomplishments
Provided funds to Buncombe County, City of Asheville, Black Mountain, and Woodfin for feasibility studies and greenway planning. These have been for matching funds for state and federal grants or for direct project funding.
Provided funds to other greenway organizations—Connect Enka, Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway, Friends of Reems Creek Greenway, RiverLink —for greenway planning and outreach activities.
Raised funds with partners through annual campaigns, events, and charity-of-the-month programs.
Created awareness of current and planned greenways by placing detailed maps at trailheads and greenway trivia questions along the new Wilma Dykeman Greenway.
Successfully advocated for establishing a Buncombe County Greenways, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Developed relationships with important partners in Buncombe County government, Dogwood Health Trust and WNC Farmers Market.
From the Blog
Greenways in the News
2024 Annual Meeting
Register Here Open to all interested parties Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 5 PM The Event Space at High Wire Brewing, 2B Huntsman Place, Asheville, NC 28803 The keynote speaker will be friend of Connect Buncombe, Lisa Raleigh, the executive director of RiverLink....
Construction begins on Swannanoa River Greenway
Construction has officially begun on the first segment of the Swannanoa River Greenway, a highly anticipated bond-funded project that will provide a scenic and accessible multi-use path along an important transportation corridor in East Asheville. This segment of...
Join us at for Brewing For Greenways to learn and Support upcoming Greenway projects
September 12 at High Wire Brewing RAD, 284 Lyman St, Asheville, NC 28801. September 21 at Rabbit Rabbit, 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. October 3 at Wicked Weed West, 145 Jacob Holm Way, Candler, NC 28715
Our Partners & Sponsors
Give Today
Thank you for your support. Connect Buncombe is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, and your tax-deductable donation will be used to help make greenways happen in Buncombe County. Become a Member of Connect Buncombe by donating $35 or more which then gives you voting rights at our Annual Meeting.
Click on the button below to make an online donation. If you prefer, checks can be made to "Connect Buncombe" and mailed to Connect Buncombe, P.O. Box 16100, Asheville, NC 28816.
