RIVERSIDE RAMBLES: 21 HIKES ALONG THE TRIAD’S RIVERS Yadkin River Dan River Deep River Haw River The Piedmont region of North Carolina is rich in rivers. Trail planners and builders have taken advantage of these corridors to create some beautiful and relaxing trails. If you have yet to experience all that these rivers have to …
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From the North Carolina Zoo to the Birkhead Mountain Wilderness and the beautiful places beyond, Randolph County is the perfect place to get outside. With over 30 miles of trails, adventures abound in this active community with a commitment to improving the quality of life of its citizens.
The 16 Most Underrated Trails in the Triad These less-visited destinations help you minimize contact with crowds and maximize your connection to natural places. Most people know the views from the peak of Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock, but I keep hearing, “Where else can I hike?” and I LOVE that question. There are a …
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A shaded riverside paradise Fisher River Park 251 County Home Road, Dobson, NC 27017 A grass carpet, a broadleaf roof, and a mountain breeze. On a summer day this is where you want to be; in the foothills of the Blue Ridge with far reaching open space and a mountain river to cool off in. …
Fall Creek Falls and the Mayo River Trail at Mayo River State Park Trail of the Month – April 2020 113 Deshazo Road Stoneville, NC 27048 The Mayo River Trail takes you on an effortless journey with incredible pay off. Explore the impressive Fall Creek Falls and the sandy shores along the beautiful Mayo River. The trail …
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Guilford County Farm Trails The Breakaway Trail, Guilford County Farm Trail of the Month Gibsonville, NC It’s not often in the Piedmont of North Carolina that a trail takes you out in the open with the ability to see more than a mile. At Guilford County Farm you get sections of big sky and rolling …
Finch Park Mountain Bike and Hike Trail Trail of the Month Lexington, NC Cutting through the stunning woodland scenery of an established park and overlooking historical Abbott’s Creek, the 3.5 miles of Finch Park Mountain Bike and Hike Trail are pumping new life into the Lexington community. In the past 4 years this trail has …
Falling Waters Trail at Cascades Preserve Trail of the Month Falling Waters Trail is a family friendly and unique trail that should be next on your list. People don’t usually expect to find a trail like this just outside Oak Ridge and Kernersville, but this region is packed full of little known beauties. With low …
Riverbluffs Trail at Hanging Rock State Park December Trail of the Month The Riverbluffs Trail at Hanging Rock State Park is perfect for everyone. It’s a short hike (1.3 miles) with little elevation variance but incredible views of the Dan River accompanied by the acoustic melodies of the river’s rapids. The trailhead begins at 1258 …
Trail Snapshot: Rich Fork Preserve Rich Fork Preserve is the perfect spot for hiking and mountain biking in High Point, NC. It’s also a piece of land trapped in time. The world around it developed while it stayed still. You can imagine walking this land in the late 1800s, that is until you’ll hear a siren …