On Nov. 18, nonprofit Conserving Carolina announced that it had entered a contract to buy an unused 19-mile rail corridor between Brevard and Hendersonville for conversion into a greenway. Backers hope the Ecusta Trail will become a regional draw for running and biking enthusiasts.
![Etowah trestle on Ecusta trail](https://mountainx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Etowah-Trestle-330x259.jpg)