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

Pearson's Falls and Glen has long been a destination for birders, and once you're here, it's easy to understand why.

Designated as a North Carolina Birding Trail Site, the Glen's rich cove forest creates the kind of layered, sheltered habitat that draws an extraordinary variety of species throughout the year. Andy Ruff, our Director of Operations and the person who knows every corner of this preserve, leads an intimate morning hike focused on the birds that call Pearson's Glen home and the ones that pass through on their journey.

Whether you're an experienced birder or simply someone who wants to slow down and listen, this hike offers a rare opportunity to experience the Glen through fresh eyes and open ears.

Space is limited to ensure an unhurried, personal experience.

What to expect: A guided walk along the Glen trail | Approximately 1 hour | Binoculars welcome | 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

Pearson's Falls and Glen has long been a destination for birders, and once you're here, it's easy to understand why.

Designated as a North Carolina Birding Trail Site, the Glen's rich cove forest creates the kind of layered, sheltered habitat that draws an extraordinary variety of species throughout the year. Andy Ruff, our Director of Operations and the person who knows every corner of this preserve, leads an intimate morning hike focused on the birds that call Pearson's Glen home and the ones that pass through on their journey.

Whether you're an experienced birder or simply someone who wants to slow down and listen, this hike offers a rare opportunity to experience the Glen through fresh eyes and open ears.

Space is limited to ensure an unhurried, personal experience.

What to expect: A guided walk along the Glen trail | Approximately 1 hour | Binoculars welcome | 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