Tthe NRS Green Race Awards Party will be held once again at The Green River Ranch (3851 Green River Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773) and is right at the trailhead of the Green River Cove Trail. Avoid the parking and avoid the crowds by hiking this route. This route does still require you to go down the steep section off of Pulliam Creek Trail.

The Green River Ranch is located just over a mile downstream from Fish Top Access area and has room for everyone to camp. We will have awards, camping, raffle, music and more! Spectators can park at the festival grounds (with the purchase of a festival pass) and hike in to watch as well. This central prime location will bring racers and spectators together like never before. We are very excited about this!

HIKING OPTIONS
Both hikes are strenuous and technical-we do not recommend hiking in. Please remember when parking you must be completely off the road and have all 4 tires on the right side of the white line. Also, it is illegal to drink alcohol within 50 feet of the river in Polk County. Please hike out all trash you bring into the gorge.

**Sunset it at 6:35PM**

Pulliam Trailhead (traditional hike) Directions: From I-26 near Hendersonville, take Upward Rd (exit 53) and go east(away from Hendersonville) about 1.7 miles to Big Hungry Rd (SR1802). Continue east on Big Hungry Road-follow it left at the first Y intersection and then right at the second Y intersection. The trailhead will be about 3 miles down the road after you have cross Big Hungry Creek. Look for the Pulliam Creek Trailhead on the right. Make sure to park will all tires off the road and on the right side of the white line.
Hiking Directions: The hike begins on the Pulliam Creek Trail. Head down this trail for 1.2 miles. At this point, the Pulliam Trail continues south & east and veers left. Veer right down a steep trail to the foot of the Green River Narrows. The trail is marked by pink ribbons. Caution: this trail is very steep.
Hike carefully down to the river and proceed upstream for the best viewing. The race finish line is about 100 yards upstream from the bottom of the trail. Remember to bring a jacket!

Festival Directions: From I-26 take the Saluda exit and get on Holbert Cove Road. Take an almost immediate left onto Green River Cove Road. The Festival parking is 4 miles down Green River Cove Road on your left. 3851 Green River Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773
Festival Hiking Directions: The hike begins at Green River Cove Trailhead (right at the Green Race Festival site). Stay on Green River Cove Trail for 2.73 miles. Take a left at the Pullium Creek/Bear Branch intersection. The Pulliam Creek Trail begins .23 miles before this intersection. roughly 0.5 miles past the Pullium Creek/Bear Branch Intersection you will the steep trail on your left head down to the narrows (this is the same steep trail as the Pulliam Creek Trail hike).

NRS Awards Party: Music, food trucks, Fat Tire Beer, highlight video and of course awards. Ticket Here