National Trails Day Celebration Planned at Millers Fork Trail
May 5, 2021
National Trails Day on the first Saturday in June recognizes all the incredible benefits federal, state and local trails provide for recreation and exposure nature.
Laurens County has no shortage of beautiful parks and trails to enjoy.
To celebrate National Trails Day, the City of Clinton is partnering with Laurens County Parks & Recreation, Clinton Canopy and the Laurens County Trails Association to provide a day of family fun at Millers Fork Trail. Located near I26, Millers Fork Trail lies between Highway 56 and Highway 72. The trailhead is on West Corporate Center Drive, about ¼ mile from the new Quick Trip (QT).
The event will take place from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and include a scenic bike ride, a one-mile fun run, the official ribbon cutting for the new Millers Fork Trail, guided trail tours and more.
To start your day if you’re ready to roll, join fellow riders at The Vestibule Coffee Shop at 3108 East Carolina Ave. in Clinton at 9:30 am for a quick bicycle ride to the Millers Fork Trailhead. Led by seasoned cyclists, the scenic 3.5-mile ride will pass through historic downtown Clinton and through neighborhoods leading to the event location. At the conclusion of the event, all riders will return to The Vestibule. For increased safety there will be police escorts at the front and rear of the rides. Helmets and masks are required. Register online at https://forms.gle/o2NAR1Vtwsp1fYxw8 or email Justin Brent at [email protected]. Registration deadline is May 28th.
A one-mile Fun Run will then begin at the Millers Fork entrance at 10 a.m. and will continue on paved road surfaces. A $10.00 entry fee secures your official race t-shirt so pre-registration is a must. Registration deadline is May 28th. Please email [email protected] or register online at https://www.runsignup.com. Walk or run just for the fun of it all!
Following a welcome and update by the Laurens County Trails Association, attendees are invited to the official ribbon cutting of Millers Fork Trail at 11 a.m.
Guided trail tours from 11 a.m. to 1 pm. allow hikers to see firsthand why Millers Fork is being called one of the prettiest spots in Laurens County. Representatives from the City of Clinton and Clinton Canopy will also share current and future plans for the two-mile trail project. Millers Fork, a natural surface trail, and is open to the public to enjoy. Note, the trail is mostly flat and easy to maneuver.
Two local food trucks will be onsite beginning at 11 a.m. to add variety to your lunchtime choices.
Join in on any of these events and come celebrate the natural resources we have close by. Let’s see what more we can do together for the benefit of everyone who calls Laurens County home.
Happy trails, everyone! See you on June 5th!
Schedule of Events:
9:30 a.m. – Bike Ride from The Vestibule to Millers Fork Trailhead
10:00 a.m. – One Mile Fun Run/Walk
11:00 a.m.- Official ribbon cutting of Millers Fork Trail
11:00 a.m. – Food Trucks Open for business
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Guided tours of Millers Fork Trail
