About us
This Meetup is for anyone with an interest in Segment 6 of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Elkin Valley Trails Association, and our network of trails within the Elkin Valley. It is sponsored by the Elkin Valley Trails Association and the Friends of the MST.
Anyone interested in this segment is encouraged to join at no cost.
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Events such as, Volunteer Opportunities, Hiking, Trail Building, Trail Maintenance, special events such as Trails Boogie, Insane Terrain 5K and 25K Trail Race, Tour De Vino Cycling, Mountain Biking, Yadkin River and Big Elkin Creek Paddling, NC TRAIL DAYS, and other activities related to our mission statement.
Donations are accepted via our main website or by sending a monetary donation in the mail.
Direct Volunteer signup and newsletter information may be found here.
The mission of the non-profit Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) is to enrich the quality of life in the region by building and promoting a network of multiuse trails.
Our vision- while observing and promoting leave no trace principles, these hiking, biking, running, paddling, and equestrian trails will promote a healthy lifestyle, provide educational and economic opportunities, preserve our history, and allow for organized events.
Elkin is located in the heart of the beautiful Yadkin Valley wine growing region and is in a unique location to be a hub for local trails. We are in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, less than half an hour from Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We are at the confluence of the Overmountain Victory Trail, the Yadkin River Trail Blueway, and the beginnings of our big project, the E&A Rail-Trail, which will ultimately be the Mountains-to-Sea Trail between Stone Mountain State Park and Elkin/Jonesville and Pilot Mountain State Park. We love the trails in the Elkin Valley, and are considered a “Trail Town.”
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Tour De Vino Cycling thru Yadkin Valley Vineyard Country (Fundraiser for EVTA)
Elkin High School, 334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin, NC, US🚴♂️ Yadkin Valley Tour de Vino 2026 – Fun Fundraising Bike Ride + Wine Festival Ticket!
Join us for the Tour de Vino 2026, a scenic cycling adventure through the beautiful Yadkin Valley Wine Region on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This is a fantastic fundraiser for the Elkin Valley Trails Association (EVTA) – a 100% volunteer-run non-profit dedicated to building and promoting a network of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, running, paddling, and equestrian use in our region.
All proceeds support EVTA’s mission to enrich quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles, preserve history, and create educational and economic opportunities through trails – all while following “Leave No Trace” principles.### Choose Your Route
Pick from several fun and challenging distances through rolling terrain, hills, and stunning vineyards across Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Alleghany counties:
- Swan Creek Tour – 31 miles
- Upper Thirty – 30 miles
- Climbing Vine – 50 miles
- Original Tour de Vino – 71 miles
- Entire Row – 100 miles (the ultimate challenge!)
(routes subject to change due to maintenance/road closures, and other unforeseen circumstances)
All rides start and finish at Elkin High School (334 Elk Spur Street, Elkin, NC). Full SAG support is provided, with rest stops along the way.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- Day Of Registration: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM (on-site registration ends at 7:45 AM)
- Ride Start: 8:00 AM sharp
- Return Deadline: All riders must be back by 3:00 PM
- Showers available after the ride
What's included with your registration:
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Post-ride lunch
- **Event T-shirt (**guaranteed only if registered by May 10, 2026)
- Registration packet
- Complimentary entry + wine tasting ticket to the Yadkin Valley Wine Festival (same day event – $32 value!)
Registration Fees:
- $40 if registered by May 10, 2026
- $50 from May 11 through day of event
Register online here: https://www.active.com/elkin-nc/cycling/races/yadkin-valley-tour-de-vino-2026
For more details and route maps, visit the main event site: http://yvtdv.comNote: Helmets are required. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own food/hydration as a backup.
We’re a proud 100% volunteer organization, so every dollar raised goes directly toward building and maintaining trails in the Elkin Valley area.
Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a fun day on the bike followed by wine tasting, this is the perfect event! Come ride, enjoy the scenery, and support local trails.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP Opportunities or have questions? Contact Richard Moore via the sponsorship sheet on elkinvalleytrails.org or email listed there.
See you on the road! 🍷🚲
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Past events
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