Wilderness Trail

Wilderness Trail Backpacking and adventure ministry. Wilderness Trail has seen that incredible growth can begin with first letting go.

Wilderness Trail believes that amazing things happen when you take people out of their comfort zone and place them in the beauty of God's creation. Our main programming takes place in the summer when we take groups of youth on 5-day backpacking journeys on the Appalachian Trail. Our central themes of servant leadership and being the body of Christ are lived out on the hike and here at our "base ca

mp" during each 7-day event. As we let go of the worries and thoughts of our daily lives we are then able to begin looking outward. As we lose ourselves in the care of our neighbor we see God in us!

Meet Noah Stiggins! Noah is a first year hiking staff from FUMC Waynesville in Waynesville, NC. He is majoring in Comput...
06/07/2026

Meet Noah Stiggins! Noah is a first year hiking staff from FUMC Waynesville in Waynesville, NC. He is majoring in Computer Science and Business Admin and loves Chex Mix, Reese's, the show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and the movie Project Hail Mary. He is looking forward to being out in the woods and spending time in nature while meeting new people! Welcome Noah!

Meet Hunter! Hunter Lauderdale is joining us as a first year hiking staff from FUMC Pensacola in Pensacola, FL. He loves...
06/04/2026

Meet Hunter! Hunter Lauderdale is joining us as a first year hiking staff from FUMC Pensacola in Pensacola, FL. He loves Reese's, dill pickle chips, the move F1 and is pumped to go hiking this summer!! Welcome Hunter!

Meet Sarah Nelson! Sarah is a first year staff from Edenton Street UMC in Raleigh, NC. She is majoring in business and c...
05/27/2026

Meet Sarah Nelson! Sarah is a first year staff from Edenton Street UMC in Raleigh, NC. She is majoring in business and cosmetology and loves gummy bears, How I Met Your mother, pretty much any potato chip & The Princess Diaries! She is excited to be out in nature, meeting the hikers this summer and forming new friendships & connections! Welcome Sarah!

Meet Cypress Beach! Cypress joins us from First United Methodist Church of Waynesville in Waynesville, NC. She attends A...
05/25/2026

Meet Cypress Beach! Cypress joins us from First United Methodist Church of Waynesville in Waynesville, NC. She attends Appalachian State University and is majoring in Accounting. She loves salt & vinegar chips, Italian food, New Girl, wiffle ball and spending time at the chapel! Help us welcome Cypress to our 2026 Summer Staff!

Meet Christopher Wells! Christopher joins us from FUMC Waynesville in Waynesville, NC. He is currently studying Mechanic...
05/14/2026

Meet Christopher Wells! Christopher joins us from FUMC Waynesville in Waynesville, NC. He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at NC State University. He loves Reece's Peanut Butter Cups, Trail Mix, and The Matrix movies. He's looking forward to being in the woods and in community with you all this summer! Welcome Christopher!

It’s time to meet our 2026 WT Summer Staff!! Meet Lily Hoffert! Lily is a returning staff this year from Pensacola, FL! ...
05/12/2026

It’s time to meet our 2026 WT Summer Staff!!

Meet Lily Hoffert! Lily is a returning staff this year from Pensacola, FL! She is from FUMC Pensacola and is currently studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of West Florida. She loves Chicken Alfredo, extra toasty cheez-its, mini m&ms and the movie Rio! Welcome back, Lily!

It’s time to meet our 2026 WT Summer Staff!! Meet Lily Hoffert! Lily is a returning staff this year from Pensacola, FL! ...
05/12/2026

It’s time to meet our 2026 WT Summer Staff!!

Meet Lily Hoffert! Lily is a returning staff this year from Pensacola, FL! She is from FUMC Pensacola and is currently studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of West Florida. She loves Chicken Alfredo, extra toasty cheez-its, mini m&ms and the movie Rio! Welcome back, Lily!

03/18/2026

Who's ready for the summer?! We're counting down the days!

Today is Giving Tuesday! Without your generosity, time and commitment, Wilderness Trail would not be what it is today. T...
12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Without your generosity, time and commitment, Wilderness Trail would not be what it is today. THANK YOU for making the future of Wilderness Trail possible. Consider making a donation this and help us reach our End of Year Goal! Click here to donate: https://wtrail.com/donate

Learn more about our 2026 goals & read our fall newsletters here: https://mailchi.mp/7672564abecb/giving-thanks-on-giving-tuesday

Missing these fall views at the Property!
11/10/2025

Missing these fall views at the Property!

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