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June 12, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

McDowell Heritage Trail: Explore Our County, Win a Prize!

McDowell Heritage Trail

The McDowell Heritage Trail is an easy-to-use digital passport that helps you explore McDowell County! From National Forest trailheads, to historic landmarks, deep underground caverns, our famous waterfalls, and our beloved art murals, the Heritage Trail takes you to some of the most memorable spots in McDowell County, NC.

Get started with the McDowell Heritage Trail by scanning the QR Code with your smartphone. Briefly fill out information to sign up and start exploring! Collect at least 3 stamps and stop by the Destination McDowell Visitor Center at 91 S. Catawba Avenue in Old Fort for an official McDowell Heritage Trail sticker. Collect at least 12 stamps to complete the trail and earn a prize from Destination McDowell.

No Download Required! Simply scan the QR code, and start playing through your phone’s web browser.

Explore hidden gems and history throughout McDowell, and collect digital stamps along the way. Prizes include this unique "McDowell Heritage Trail" sticker!

McDowell Heritage trail sticker

To get started, simply scan the QR code below or visit: https://www.loyalbrew.com/passports/

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*The Heritage Trail includes location-based stamps, so you will need to ensure your phone's browser allows LoyalBrew to access your location.

*Some sites have limited cell reception. if cell service is unavailable, snap a photo of the location and submit when cell service is available.

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