MFC Week 4: Ramseur on Saturday, Mt. Shepherd Sunday

Although we’re entering the halfway point for the six-week Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, it’s still not too late to join in. Register at www.healthycommunitiesA3.com. There is no cost to participate, no age limits and all are welcome. 

Convert activities to steps and log your steps on the Healthy Communities website www.healthycommunitiesA3.com. Everyone who participates is a winner from increased physical activity and visiting wonderful natural places around our county to walk and hike with your family and friends. 

This weekend:

Saturday walk

Mayor Pro Tem Tresa Hatchett of the Town of Ramseur will be leading the walk. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for a Fall weather walk. 

In the event of bad weather, the walk will be canceled. 

There is no cost to participate, and no pre-registration is needed. This event is open to all who can walk this distance unaided. 

Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026

Location: Meet at the new Columbia Cotton Trailhead at 1539 Main St near Brooklyn Ave in Ramseur.

Time: 9 a.m.

Walk Length: 1.2 mile, then optional 1.1 mile at 5960 US Hwy 64

Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times.

Sunday hike

This hike is open to all but be sure that you are physically up to the difficulty of the steep climb to the summit. 

Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring water and a walking stick if needed. Dress appropriately for a Fall hike. 

There is no cost to participate, and no pre-registration is needed. If it is raining at the time of the hike, the hike will be cancelled. 

This event is open to all who can hike this distance unaided.

Date: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026

Where: Mount Shepherd Retreat Center at 708-1044 Mt Shepherd Rd Ext. 

Time: 1:30 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market in Downtown Asheboro, 134 S. Church Street, to car caravan to Mount Shepherd Retreat Center OR 2 p.m. at Mt. Shepherd Retreat Center. 

Hike Length: About 3 miles total for the hike.

Degree of Difficulty: The hike to the summit is steep! This is a difficult hike.

Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash.

Questions: Contact Mary Joan Pugh at 336-963-2715 or maryjoan.pugh@randolph-countync.gov