Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene

The G5 Trail Collective Stewards Trails in the Pisgah National Forest

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the Southeast. Floods, landslides, and high winds destroyed the southern Appalachian region, leaving destruction to its mountains and watersheds. In its wake, communities, such as Old Fort, North Carolina, are left to rebuild infrastructure. In a place where shops and businesses are run by your neighbors rather than conglomerates, the town is lifting itself up through partnerships and shared vision. An emerging trail town before the storm, Old Fort is back on the precipice of becoming a premier trail destination. In partnership with Toyota and the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest, onX ventured to the area to participate in a trail work day and showcase their story of resilience.