Foothills Watershed

Foothills Watershed Foothills Watershed is a 117-acre riverside bike park, brewery, and family hangout just minutes from downtown Old Fort, NC.

Enjoy bike trails, shady riverbanks, cold beer, and BBQ smoked on site—made with local meats from Foothills Butcher Shop.

Beat the heat and hit the trails before the sun gets serious. 🌄Early access is available from 7am to 11am when you book ...
07/22/2026

Beat the heat and hit the trails before the sun gets serious. 🌄

Early access is available from 7am to 11am when you book your Backcountry Day Pass at least 24 hours in advance. Head to our website, select your arrival time in the dropdown during checkout, and we'll have someone on site to meet you.

Speaking of passes, if you're a regular out here, there's a whole lineup of options worth looking into. From day passes to monthly memberships to our very metal Annual Backstage Pass, we've got something for every level of commitment to the trails.

Psst, Jerdon Mountain Challenge and Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell riders. 🚵You're already putting in the miles this w...
07/21/2026

Psst, Jerdon Mountain Challenge and Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell riders. 🚵

You're already putting in the miles this weekend, but if you need more trail time, a place to decompress, or just a change of pace, come point it downhill at Watershed. Friday July 24th through Sunday July 26th, Jerdon and ORAMM racers can show proof of race registration and get a Backcountry Day Pass for just $20, plus food and drink specials.

And your people, the friends and family who made the trip out to cheer you on, are included too as long as they're with you. Tag them in this and make a day of it.

Cool off in the Catawba River or our natural pond, ride the trails, play some games, fuel up with BBQ, and grab a cold beer from our on-site brewery. See you out there.

This Saturday, July 25th from 4-7pm, catch Live Music: Suns of Stars | FREE Show at Watershed Orbiting around Asheville'...
07/20/2026

This Saturday, July 25th from 4-7pm, catch Live Music: Suns of Stars | FREE Show at Watershed

Orbiting around Asheville's grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. At its core lies the trio of Alex Bazemore (guitar), and Asheville's own Jackson Chisholm (upright bass) and Johnny Humphries (mandolin), son of local Bluegrass legend Don Humphries. As Suns Of Stars has been gathering momentum they've picked up Alex Ball (fiddle) and Jason Flournoy (banjo).

Suns Of Stars members are all hometown heroes in various musical projects around town which has led to great turnout at their shows. That, along with a massive song repertoire and growing list of original music make for a unique performance each time.

As always, the beer will be pouring, the BBQ will be delicious, and the whole family will have a good time!

Summit Hard Seltzer, dropping in. 🤙Not everyone's a beer drinker, and in this heat, sometimes you just want something li...
07/17/2026

Summit Hard Seltzer, dropping in. 🤙

Not everyone's a beer drinker, and in this heat, sometimes you just want something light, cold, and refreshing whether you're coming off the trails or straight from the river. Summit Hard Seltzer (5% ABV) is effervescent, dry, and available in two summer flavors: Watermelon and Passionfruit. Garnished with lime and fresh mint upon request.

Cold, crisp, on tap, in package, and ready when you are.

07/15/2026

NEW TRAIL: 18. 18 & Life

This trail is the perfect beginner introduction to loamy trails, with a bit of off camber mixed in. It presents great opportunities to work on your breaking zones and line of choice. Plus, it's smack in the middle of mountain hub, so you can get in maximum laps.

Grab your bike, grab your friends, everyone is doing 18 & Life at Watershed.

Bite into our Burger Special! All day on Wednesdays enjoy our Wednesday Burger & Beer Special 🍔🍴 A Classic Lil' Burger +...
07/14/2026

Bite into our Burger Special!

All day on Wednesdays enjoy our Wednesday Burger & Beer Special 🍔

🍴 A Classic Lil' Burger + 12oz craft draft for just $10
🍻 Upgrade to a full pint and a bag of chips for just $2 more

Non-alcoholic options are also available, making this the perfect deal for your family and your wallet, see you tomorrow!

FREE LIVE MUSIC at Watershed! We’ve got two opportunities to get your groove on in Old Fort this July, and the first one...
07/13/2026

FREE LIVE MUSIC at Watershed! We’ve got two opportunities to get your groove on in Old Fort this July, and the first one is rapidly approaching. Join us this Saturday, July18th, from 5-7pm for FREE live music from Hiram 👇

Hiram is a family band that have grown up together writing, picking, and singing songs. They played their first gig together in downtown Gastonia where local legend David Childers opened for them. From campfires, to concert halls, & bars they have been playing together 15+ years.

Red Brandenburg holds it down on the bass, Grayson Drum swaps between the fiddle and mandolin, while Jacob Clawson & GG Hellderman accompany each other on guitar. They all share the mic weaving harmonies on each other’s tunes.

And SAVE THE DATE, on Saturday, July 25th from 4-7pm, catch a FREE show from Suns of Stars:

Orbiting around Asheville's grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. At its core lies the trio of Alex Bazemore (guitar), and Asheville's own Jackson Chisholm (upright bass) and Johnny Humphries (mandolin), son of local Bluegrass legend Don Humphries. As Suns Of Stars has been gathering momentum they've picked up Alex Ball (fiddle) and Jason Flournoy (banjo).

Suns Of Stars members are all hometown heroes in various musical projects around town which has led to great turnout at their shows. That, along with a massive song repertoire and growing list of original music make for a unique performance each time.

As always, we'll be providing great food, cold beer, and impeccable vibes, so bring the crew!

New trails, new map. 🗺️We're opening trails faster than we can check them off, so we ditched the checkboxes and updated ...
07/09/2026

New trails, new map. 🗺️

We're opening trails faster than we can check them off, so we ditched the checkboxes and updated the map to show everything. What's ready to ride now and what's coming. For the most up to date trail status, check our website or the link in bio. Here's the breakdown:

Recently Opened:
• 16. Mr. Brownstone
• 18. 18 & Life

Opened Earlier This Season:
• 12. Enter Sandman
• 13. Lower Somebody Save Me
• 14. Skid Row

Under Construction:
• 10. Fade to Black
• 15. Rocket Queen

Starting Soon:
• 11. Round & Round

Everything else has been ready and just waiting for you.

If it's been a minute since you've dropped in, there's more to shred at Watershed than ever. Come ride.

The boot scootin' is back. 🤠Old School Dance Hall  is returning to Watershed this Friday, July 10th for another night of...
07/08/2026

The boot scootin' is back. 🤠Old School Dance Hall is returning to Watershed this Friday, July 10th for another night of line dancing, two stepping, and live music, and it is completely FREE.

First timers welcome, we kick things off with a lesson from 6 to 6:30pm so nobody gets left on the sidelines. Open dance and live music from 6:30 to 9pm.

All ages, all skill levels, no cover. BBQ and cold beer waiting for you when you need a breather. See you on the dance floor.

Address

655 Catawba River Road
Old Fort, NC
28762

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+18282162966

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Foothills Watershed posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Foothills Watershed:

Share

Category