# Rutherford Outdoor Coalition: Explore\.Exercise\.Volunteer > The Rutherford Outdoor Coalition is a grassroots advocacy organization in Rutherford County, NC that promotes and improves outdoor recreation\. Generated by Yoast SEO v27.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Volunteer](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/volunteer) - [ROC Events](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/events) - [Become a Member](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/become-a-member) - [ROC Monthly Newsletter](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/newsletter) - [Trails](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails-overview) - [About Paddling in Rutherford County](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/paddling) - [Get Involved](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/get-involved) - [Activities to Enjoy the Great Outdoors in NC](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/activities) - [Hiking and Walking Trails](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/hiking-walking) - [Sponsor](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor) - [Horseback Riding](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/horseback-riding) - [Tips and Tricks](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/tips-and-tricks) ## Posts - [March 2025 Newsletter](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/march-2025-newsletter) - [Broad River Recovery in Rutherford County](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/broad-river-recovery-in-rutherford-county) - [September 2025 Newsletter](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/september-2025-newsletter) - [August 2025 Newsletter](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/august-2025-newsletter) - [July 2025 Newsletter](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/july-2025-newsletter) ## Memberships - [ROC Individual/Family Membership](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/register/2040-2) - [Partner \- One Time \- Silver Level](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/register/partner-one-time-silver-level) - [Partner \- One Time \- Non\-Profit Partner](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/register/partner-one-time-non-profit-partner) - [Partner \- One Time \- Gold Level](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/register/partner-one-time-gold-level) - [Partner \- Yearly \- Bronze Level](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/register/partner-yearly-bronze-level) ## MailPoet Page - [MailPoet Page](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/?mailpoet_page=captcha) - [MailPoet Page](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/?mailpoet_page=subscriptions) ## Age Group - [10\-14](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/age-groups/14-oct) - [9 \& under](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/age-groups/9-under) - [15\-17](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/age-groups/15-19) - [18\-19](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/age-groups/18-19) - [70 \& over](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/age-groups/70-over) ## Become a Member \- Membership Benefits Businesses Discount - [Scoop \(Lake Lure and Rutherfordton locations\)](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/bm-member-discounts/scoop-lake-lure-and-rutherfordton-locations) - [Grumpy's Bike Shop](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/bm-member-discounts/grumpys-bike-shop) - [Old Rock Cafe](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/bm-member-discounts/3087) - [Barley's Taproom \& Pizzeria](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/bm-member-discounts/barleys-taproom-pizzeria) - [Chimney Rock State Park](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/bm-member-discounts/chimney-rock-state-park) ## Broad River Paddle Trails - [Broad River Section 4 \(River Rd to Grays Rd\)](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/broad-river-paddle-trail-sections/broad-river-section-4-river-rd-to-grays-rd) - [Broad River Section 10 \(US 221 to US 221\-A\)](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/broad-river-paddle-trail-sections/broad-river-section-10-us-221-to-us-221-a) - [Broad River Section 11 \(221A to Lake Houser\)](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/broad-river-paddle-trail-sections/broad-river-section-11-221a-to-lake-houser) - [Broad River Section 3 \(Clark Rd to River Rd\)](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/broad-river-paddle-trail-sections/broad-river-section-3-clark-rd-to-river-rd) - [Broad River Section 1 \(Lake Lure Dam/Island Creek Rd to Rock Springs Ch Rd\)](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/broad-river-paddle-trail-sections/broad-river-section-1-lake-lure-dam-island-creek-rd-to-rock-springs-ch-rd) ## Cycling Tours \- Race Details - [TOUR DE PUMPKIN](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/cycling-tours-race/tour-de-pumpkin) - [Spin\-tennial Bike Fest Challenge](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/cycling-tours-race/spin-tenial-bike-fest-challenge) ## Sponsors \(Events\) - [Associated Printing](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-events/associated-printing) - [The Bicycle Thrift Shop](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-events/the-bicycle-thrift-shop) - [Rutherford Regional Health System](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-events/rutherford-regional-health-system) - [Plum Natural](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-events/plum-natural) - [Grumpy's Bike Shop](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-events/grumpys-bike-shop) ## Events Calendar - [November Mountain Bike Ride](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-calender/november-mountain-bike-ride) - [Broad River Fun Paddle](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-calender/broad-river-fun-paddle-5) - [Members Fall Fun Float](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-calender/members-fall-fun-float) - [Fall River Sweep\!](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-calender/fall-river-sweep) - [Guided Hike: Black Balsam, Tennent Mountain, and Grassy Cove Top](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-calender/guided-hike-black-balsam-tennent-mountain-and-grassy-cove-top) ## Google Photo Albums - [Bear Foot 5k](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/google-photo-album/bear-foot-4k) - [Miles For Messiah 5K](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/google-photo-album/miles-for-messiah-5k) ## Homepage Banners - [Rutherford Outdoor Coalition](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/homepage-banner/rutherford-outdoor-coalition) ## Innerpage Banners - [Activities](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner/activities) - [About ROC](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner/about-roc) - [Trails](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner/trails) - [Get Involved](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner/get-involved) - [Contact](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner/contact) ## Meeting and Minutes - [ROC Meeting Minutes June 2019](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/meeting-and-minute-a/roc-meeting-minutes-june-2019) - [ROC Meting Minutes May 2019](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/meeting-and-minute-a/roc-meting-minutes-may-2019) - [ROC Meeting Minutes April 2019](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/meeting-and-minute-a/roc-meeting-minutes-april-2019) - [ROC Meeting Minutes February 2019](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/meeting-and-minute-a/roc-meeting-minutes-february-2019) - [ROC Meeting Minutes March 2019](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/meeting-and-minute-a/roc-meeting-minutes-march-2019) ## Newsletters - [ROC Newsletter January 2024](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/newsletter-app/roc-newsletter-january-2024) - [ROC Newsletter December 2023](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/newsletter-app/roc-newsletter-december-2023) - [ROC Newsletter October 2023](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/newsletter-app/roc-newsletter-october-2023) - [ROC Newsletter November 2023](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/newsletter-app/roc-newsletter-november-2023) - [ROC Newsletter January 2023](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/newsletter-app/roc-newsletter-january-2023) ## Presenting Sponsors - [Rutherford Regional Health System](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/presenting-sponsorap/rutherford-regional-health-system) - [Associated Printing](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/presenting-sponsorap/associated-printing) - [](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/presenting-sponsorap/3821) - [Chick\-fil\-A](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/presenting-sponsorap/3222) - [Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/presenting-sponsorap/barleys-taproom-and-pizzeria) ## Running Race Series \- Race Details - [MEET ME AT THE FOUNTAIN 5K](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/running-race-series-race-details/meet-me-at-the-fountain-5k) - [PURPLE MARTIN GREENWAY FABULOUS 4\-MILER](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/running-race-series-race-details/purple-martin) - [BEAR FOOT 5K](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/running-race-series-race-details/bear-foot-5k) - [UNION MILLS WILDERNESS 5K \& 10K](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/running-race-series-race-details/union-mills-wilderness-run-5k) - [MILES FOR MESSIAH 5K](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/running-race-series-race-details/miles-for-messiah-5k) ## Running Race Series \- Results - [2026](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/run-race-result-app/2026) - [2025](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/run-race-result-app/2025) - [2024](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/run-race-result-app/2024) - [2023](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/run-race-result-app/3301) - [2022](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/run-race-result-app/3038) ## Sponsorship Options - [Sponsor Flickr Photo Stream](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsorship-option/sponsor-flickr-photo-stream) - [Sponsor monthly newsletter \(one per month\)](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsorship-option/sponsor-monthly-newsletter-one-per-month) - [Sponsor Website](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsorship-option/sponsor-website) ## Tips and Tricks - [Always Bring a Compass](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/tip-and-trick-app/always-bring-a-compass) - [Appropriate Clothing](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/tip-and-trick-app/appropriate-clothing) - [Bring a Map](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/tip-and-trick-app/bring-a-map) - [Hiking Alone](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/tip-and-trick-app/hiking-alone) - [Pack a Kit](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/tip-and-trick-app/pack-a-kit) ## Trails - [Morse Park Trails](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails/morse-park-trails) - [Green River Game Lands](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails/green-river-game-lands) - [Cowpens National Battlefield](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails/cowpens-national-battlefield) - [Little Bradley Falls Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails/little-bradley-falls-trail) - [Bearwallow Mountain Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trails/bearwallow-mountain-trail) ## Trip Reports - [Gabe Isaac \- Broad River Paddle Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trip-report/gabe-isaac-broad-river-paddle-trail) - [Daphne Homen \- Broad River Paddle Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trip-report/daphne-homen-broad-river-paddle-trail-6) - [Daphne Homen \- Broad River Paddle Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trip-report/daphne-homen-broad-river-paddle-trail-5) - [Daphne Homen \- Broad River Paddle Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trip-report/daphne-homen-broad-river-paddle-trail-4) - [Allie Houtz \- Broad River Paddle Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/trip-report/allie-houtz-broad-river-paddle-trail) ## Websites Presented By - [RHI Legacy](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/website-presented-by/rhi-legacy) - [Splash Omnimedia](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/website-presented-by/splash-omnimedia) - [TDA](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/website-presented-by/tda) ## Events - [Guided Hike on the Palmetto Trail](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-app/guided-hike-on-the-palmetto-trail) - [Fall Fun Float on the Broad River](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-app/fall-fun-float-on-the-broad-river) - [ROC Guided Hike: Roan Mountain](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-app/roc-guided-hike-roan-mountain) - [Spin\-Tennial Bike Fest](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/event-app/spin-tennial) ## Educational Events - [Chainsaw Certification Courses](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/other-area-events-race-details/chainsaw-certification-courses) - [CPR/First Aid/AED Classes](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/other-area-events-race-details/cpr-first-aid-aed-classes) - [Paddling 101 ](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/other-area-events-race-details/paddling-101) - [Intro to Backpacking ](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/other-area-events-race-details/intro-to-backpacking) - [Hiking 101](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/other-area-events-race-details/4820) ## Categories - [News](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/category/news) ## Sponsors Categories - [Running Race Series Presenting Sponsors](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-category/running-race-series-presenting-sponsors) - [Trail Sponsors](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-category/trail-sponsors) - [Event Sponsors](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/sponsor-category/event-sponsors) ## Innerpage Banner Categories - [Trails](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner-category/trails) - [Secure Zone](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner-category/secure-zone) - [Get Involved](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner-category/get-involved) - [Events](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner-category/events) - [Contact](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/innerpage-banner-category/contact) ## Presenting Sponsor Categories - [Running Race Series Presenting Sponsors](https://rutherfordoutdoor.org/presenting-sponsor-category/running-race-series-presenting-sponsors) ## Optional - 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