About this episode
Host John Searby interviews Ashton Lamb about the Carolina Thread Trail and its impact on Gaston County.
Host John Searby interviews Ashton Lamb of the Carolina Thread Trail about the 1,600‑mile regional trail plan and how it’s built through partnerships, grants, and technical support. They highlight trail benefits, including transportation, health, and economic returns. The focus is Gaston County’s Matthews Belk South Fork River Corridor: a 23‑mile segment toward a 60‑mile route from Lake Wylie to Hickory, with paddling access, towns, and parks. They review progress, gaps, Spencer Mountain, connections through McAdenville and Cramerton, and the Daniel Stowe Conservancy connector, plus ways to support, visit, donate, and celebrate National Trails Day.
People in this episode
Host: John Searby
Guest: Ashton Lamb
Topics covered
- regional trails
- partnerships
- health benefits
- economic impact
- Gaston County
- outdoor recreation
Keywords
- Carolina Thread Trail
- Gaston County
- Matthews Belk South Fork River Corridor
- National Trails Day
- outdoor recreation
- economic returns
- health benefits
- paddling access
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Carolina Thread Trail, Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Places: Gaston County, Matthews Belk South Fork River Corridor, Lake Wylie, Hickory, Spencer Mountain, McAdenville, Cramerton
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