Funding for the Thermal Belt Rail Trail was provided by RHI Legacy Foundation to promote health & wellness in our community. RHI Legacy Foundation is dedicated to contributing to quality and accessible health care for the community through a joint venture with Duke LifePoint. Without this partnership, the trail would not exist. Please check out ALL the good they are doing in the community...

Known for their new downtown park — Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) — that hosts tons of events, the Town of Forest City also holds a historic downtown with dining, shopping, Forest City Owls wooden-bat baseball, and much more just footsteps away from the trail.

 

Home to the Purple Martin Greenway and KidSenses — one of the best Children's Museums in the state of North Carolina. Come for fun and stay for dinner at one of many great restaurants within a mile.

Home to restaurant row, the Town of Spindale is a great place to jump on or off the trail for any meal.

Discover the quiet pace of a small town community, where the first one dollar gold coin was minted in the United States by Christopher Bechtler in 1831. Our moderate climate makes any season pleasurable. Whether you're a resident, visitor, or business owner, this site will provide online information that is easy to find and simple to use.

Promoting and supporting outdoor recreation in Rutherford County, North Carolina, including the Thermal Belt Rail Trail. Join them for a walk to get to know the area.

The Community Health Council of Rutherford County provides the structure for the leadership of major organizations to work effectively together to address Rutherford County's key health concerns.

Your one-stop site for all things Rutherford County. Explore places to stays, upcoming events, entertainment and more.

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is devoted to supporting new and established businesses and seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County.

Located just north of mile marker 2, the Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park awaits your visit. See the entrance, read about Rutherfordton's golden days and take in the beautiful views. 

Did you know that before the California Gold Rush there was the NC Gold Rush? A couple of America's first Gold Rush facts found by clicking 'visit' now...