This trail master plan serves as a road map for establishing the Fonta Flora State Trail from Lake James, in Burke County, to the City of Marion. The Fonta Flora State Trail finds its origins in the desires of Burke County citizens to increase quality of life for residents, provide a recreational amenity for visitors and the region’s diverse population, and provide public access to the area’s cultural and natural resources.
In 2015, the North Carolina General Assembly approved legislation to establish the Fonta Flora State Trail. Upon completion, the proposed trail will extend from Asheville to Morganton connecting Marion, Old Fort, and Black Mountain.
