Walk the trail with the person who helped bring it back.
Hurricane Helene left a mark on Pearson's Falls and Glen that few outside these woods fully witnessed. In this intimate guided morning hike, Andy Ruff, our Director of Operations and the Guardian of the Glen, takes you step by step through the nearly 20 months of careful restoration work that returned this irreplaceable cove forest to the path it's known for.
You'll walk the Glen trail to the foot of the 90-foot falls, pausing at key points to hear firsthand what was lost, what was saved, and the decisions that shaped every repair.
Every choice made during the restoration was guided by a single principle: protect the fragile, rare ecology of this extraordinary place.
This hike puts that story in your hands and under your feet.
Whether you're a longtime visitor returning for the first time since the storm, or someone discovering Pearson's Glen for the first time, this hike offers something rare, a chance to understand not just the beauty of what surrounds you, but the dedication it took to preserve it.
Space is limited to ensure an unhurried, personal experience.
What to expect: A guided walk along the Glen trail | Approximately 1 hour | Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes | Bring water
Walk the trail with the person who helped bring it back.
Hurricane Helene left a mark on Pearson's Falls and Glen that few outside these woods fully witnessed. In this intimate guided morning hike, Andy Ruff, our Director of Operations and the Guardian of the Glen, takes you step by step through the nearly 20 months of careful restoration work that returned this irreplaceable cove forest to the path it's known for.
You'll walk the Glen trail to the foot of the 90-foot falls, pausing at key points to hear firsthand what was lost, what was saved, and the decisions that shaped every repair.
Every choice made during the restoration was guided by a single principle: protect the fragile, rare ecology of this extraordinary place.
This hike puts that story in your hands and under your feet.
Whether you're a longtime visitor returning for the first time since the storm, or someone discovering Pearson's Glen for the first time, this hike offers something rare, a chance to understand not just the beauty of what surrounds you, but the dedication it took to preserve it.
Space is limited to ensure an unhurried, personal experience.
What to expect: A guided walk along the Glen trail | Approximately 1 hour | Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes | Bring water