The Orchard at Altapass

1025 Orchard Road
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
United States

TRACK Trail Details
Mileage: 1.00 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Terrain: Dirt/Natural
Location Features
  • Restrooms
  • Picnic Tables
  • Leashed Pets Allowed
  • Visitor Information
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The Orchard at Altapass Hide and Seek

Apples, Animals, and Appalachia - oh my! On this adventure, discover the many hidden treasures that make this orchard next to Altapass such a special place.

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Decomposers of the Dead

All ecosystems need organisms that help break down dead matter. On this adventure, learn about decomposers and scavengers and how they benefit the environment.

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Flower Power

Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.

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Fun with Fungi

Fungi are found all over the world and play an important role in the environment. On this adventure, learn to identify several fungi species growing nearby.

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Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. On this adventure, learn to identify several birds in the area through illustrations, field markings, and calls.

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The Overmountain Victory Trail

The famous "Overmountain Men" changed the course of American history. Discover how the Overmountain Men used their wilderness and hunting skills to defeat the British Loyalists at Kings Mountain. 

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Nature's Relationships

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

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Nature's Hide & Seek

There's new things to uncover in nature everyday! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and check off a few common things often overlooked in nature.

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Nature's Relationships

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

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Nature's Hide & Seek

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

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Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Fun with Fungi

Fungi are found all over the world and play an important role in the environment. On this adventure, learn to identify several fungi species growing nearby.

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Flower Power

Many flowers need help from pollinators to reproduce. On this adventure, uncover how flowers attract pollinators through different sizes, colors, and smells.

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