Rocky Branch Park

04/01/2026

Rocky Branch Park continues to grow thanks to the incredible dedication of our community’s young leaders! 🙌
A huge THANK YOU to Cooper Saas for his outstanding Eagle Scout project. Another wonderful addition to Rocky Branch Park that our whole community can enjoy for years to come.
Cooper joins a proud tradition of Eagle and Boy Scouts who have poured their time, talent, and hard work into making this park a better place for all of us. These projects don’t just improve the park, they reflect the character and commitment of the young people behind them.
We are so grateful, Cooper. Congratulations on a job well done! 🦅⚜️ if you have not donated, please check the link in bio to cover Coopers material costs and support future projects in the park.
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03/17/2026

Update from Cooper Saas on the Eagle Scout Project:

We’re a little over one month in and so far we’ve…

Transported and installed over 18,000 pounds of material

We have had more than 30 people volunteer more than 400 hours

We have raised over 3000$

We are hoping to have project close to being done after our last workday this Saturday

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve already made amazing progress on this project. We’re still raising funds to fully complete it, and any additional support would go a long way in helping us finish strong and leave a lasting impact. Thank you!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/eagle-scout-project-at-rocky-branch-park-in-belmont-nc

03/13/2026

Due to weather and other factors, we will cancel tomorrow's Workday (14th March). Please consider joining us on the 29th March!

03/09/2026

Cooper Saas is a local Eagle Scout who spends a lot of time at Rocky Branch Park, whether it is hiking, walking, or biking. As his Eagle Scout project, he's chosen to give back to the community by improving the park for everyone to enjoy.

You may have already noticed construction underway near the Outpost trails. Cooper is building a new observation deck overlooking the trails, and he needs your support to fund the materials to make it happen.

Check out his video below, and please consider donating if you're able to!

https://gofund.me/7bf6dc499

02/04/2026

01/26/2026

🎉 Registration is OPEN for the SORBA Summit! 🎉

Join us April 1–5 in Belmont, NC, at the beautiful Daniel Stowe Conservancy for the SORBA Summit, our annual gathering of trail advocates, chapter leaders, and partners from across the country.

Connect with peers, learn from experts, and bring home ideas and tools to strengthen your local trails and organization.

👉 Register now and save your spot: https://sorba.org/2026-sorba-summit/

01/06/2026

Check this out 🔜 Wednesday 1/7 at 4:30pm at Rockky Branch 👉🏼 Hannah, the GRIT (Girls Riding Together) Coach for the Gaston County Composite NICA MTB Team is seeking interested athletes (Grades 5-12) to join their team for competitions and races in 2026!

If you (or your kiddos!) are interested in learning more about NICA and the team, come to the Bring-A-Friend day Wednesday, 1/7 at Rocky Branch Park at 4:30pm.

No commitment necessary, just come hang out to meet the team and coaches, to see if NICA is right for you and your family!

Bring your bike and helmet! All skill levels are welcome! 🚵🏼‍♀️

12/08/2025

Trail Work Day – Saturday, December 13th, 9am-1pm
We’re tackling drainage and rock work on Boulder Trail, plus some dirt work on Eagle. Extra hands make lighter work—come join us and help keep these trails riding smooth this winter! Meet at the Belmont trail head.

11/09/2025

Huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who came out for today’s work day!
The crew put in some serious work on Outpost, and those lines are looking and riding like new. Your time, energy, and dedication to keeping the park in top shape means everything to our community. Special thanks to the for providing some in the perfect spot for us to use.
We couldn’t do this without you!

09/26/2025

Charlotte has proclaimed Saturday October 4th as Tarheel Trailblazers Day! Pretty cool. Thousands of volunteers have been at this since 1990. We’re celebrating with No-Drop Social Rides across all trails on October 4th including Rocky Branch!

Thank you to every volunteer, land partner, member, and donor who has given their time, talent and treasure to create this amazing trail system that improves the quality of life for people all across the region.

09/08/2025

Tarheel Trailblazers

🚶‍♀️ Rocky Branch Trail Access Update 🚶‍♂️

Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025, the Rocky Branch Trail entrance to the right of the softball field at Stuart Cramer High School will be closed for construction. All other trail entrances will remain open throughout the project.

👷 Construction Details:
Project: Stabilizing the walls around the Stuart W. Cramer High School baseball & softball fields
Timeline: September 8, 2025 – February 26, 2026