To Wytheville, VA: 42 mi. Overmountain Victory Trail Stone Mountain State Park Mountains To Sea/Elkin Valley Trails Pilot Mountain State Park MP To Roanoke, VA: 100 mi. 215.8 The 330 mile long Overmountain Victory National The mountain from which this park takes its name is Coursing from Elkin to Stone Mountain State Park, the trail represents V I R G I N I A Dedicated as a National Natural Landmark in 1976, Pilot Mountain rises more Historic Trail stretches through , not immediately visible upon entering the park, but the enormous effort by a large grass roots of volunteers who have added than 1,400 feet above the rolling countryside of the upper Piedmont plateau and South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The trail magnificent 600-foot granite dome is well worth the wait. opportunities for hiking,mountain biking and horseback riding. 7 is the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park. Treat yourself to a horseback traces the route taken by the Revolutionary War Test your fly-fishing skills in the park’s more than 20 miles of www.elkinvalleytrails.org/ MP 15 52 ride through the woods or challenge the river from raft or canoe. A seven-mile 217.5 MAP LEGEND patriot militia during their designated trout waters, or hike one of the park’s 16 miles Cumberland woodland corridor joins two sections of the park, each section offering a wealth campaign of 1780 that took them over the Great of trails. Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1975, of opportunities for outdoor fun. The mountain segment, which includes the two y Knob Smoky Mountains to the Battle of King’s Mountain the park offers more than 14,100 acres of mountain beauty a pinnacles, contains most of the visitor facilities. The more primitive river section kw See reverse side for detailed listings Spanning 469 miles along the crest of the Blue in North Carolina. The Overmountain Men decisively opportunities for outdoor activities of all kinds. ar 16 41 Mount centers around the lazy, meandering . Ridge Mountains, the Parkway runs from the P 17 defeated the the loyalist militia garrisoned on King’s www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/stmo/main.php ge 89 Airy www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/main.php id Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Mountain. A reenactment of the historic journey R 2 Information e Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. lu takes place in the fall of each year. B For nearly 100 miles, the Blue Ridge Parkway skirts www.nps.gov/ovvi Outdoor Activities the western boundary of the Yadkin Valley from Linville Falls, just west of Lenoir, to Cumberland 74 Knob near the Virginia state line. MP 229.7 From Pilot Mountain to Civil War Sites www.blueridgeparkway.org/ 52 13 20 miles Overmountain Victory Trail 18 Stone Mountain Roaring Pilot Gap State Park Dobson Mountain Mountains-to-Sea Trail 37 Doughton 9 MP Recreation Fisher River 14 Thurmond Upper Yadkin Byway 248.1 Area 37 21 77 B M Traphill ig it E c 601 19 Leaf to Vine Scenic Byway lk h 268 in C e Ararat River r ll Pinnacle ee R Pilot Mountain k iv e McGrady r State Park N.C. Bike Route 2 MP 45 Blue Ridge Parkway Thunder Hill Overlook 261.2 Yadkin River Trail Access

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information trails & 8 13 20 29 39 46 outdoor fun LUMP SUMMIT TRAIL DOUGHTON PARK TRAILS ELKIN VALLEY TRAILS – MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL/OVERMOUNTAIN ROARING RIVER/RONDA ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail RENDEZVOUS MOUNTAIN EDUCATIONAL STATE FOREST JONESVILLE GREENWAY TRAIL Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 264.4 828-298-0398 Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 241 828-271-4779 VICTORY NATIONAL AND MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL SYSTEM Clingman Road, Ronda, NC 336-835-2061 1956 Rendezvous Mountain Road, Purlear, NC 336-667-5072 1503 NC Highway 67, Jonesville, NC 336-835-3426 www.alltrails.com The Lump Trail is a 0.2 mile moderately trafficked out www.visitblueridgeparkway.com Doughton Park Trail is a 14.3 mile 399 Highway 268 West, Elkin, NC 336-258-8917 www.townofronda.org Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River www.ncesf.org/RMESF Located in the rugged Blue Ridge Mountains, www.jonesvillenc.gov A great trail for a nature walk, bike ride, and Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 1 and back trail located near Purlear, North Carolina that features beautiful lightly trafficked loop trail located near Hays, North Carolina that features www.elkinvalleytrails.org Gentle, groomed, wheelchair friendly walking paddling trail, paved parking, plenty of parking, bathroom. this forest showcases magnificent mountain hardwoods in one of North bird watching with plans to expand to a 32-mile stretch ending in historic 257 Standard Street, Elkin, NC 28621 336-526-1111 wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number track (3+ miles return loop) links to technical single-track mountain biking Carolina’s most scenic settings. Its features are accessible by a series of Rockford. 1 GRANDFATHER RANGER DISTRICT TRAILS 30 www.yadkinvalley.org activity options and is best used from March of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use loops (up to 4 miles), once trail leaves the Elkin Park it travels 15 miles NW well-marked trails, accented by exhibits and displays depicting the ecology Wilson Creek Visitor Center CRATER PARK ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail 47 until October. this trail but must be kept on leash. to Stone Mountain State Park as the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The mountain of the managed forest. 7805 Brown Mountain Beach Road, Collettsville, NC 828-652-2144 Off Commerce Street, Elkin, NC 336-258-8917 YADKINVILLE COMMUNITY PARK Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center bike loop is hiker friendly. National Park historic trail travels out of the park www.fs.usda.gov Rugged wilderness area with waterfalls, swimming, 9 14 www.elkinnc.org Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River paddling 40 606 North State Street, Yadkinville NC 336-679-8732 200 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 alongside the Yadkin River (1.3 miles). 2 hunting, fishing and a network of trails in varying degrees of difficulty W. KERR SCOTT RESERVOIR MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM - STONE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK TRAILS trail, well-kept gravel entrance, moderate parking, bathroom (sometimes YADKIN COUNTY PARK www.yadkinville.org Family friendly park with a trail for walking or 336-786-6116 www.mountairyncchamber.org including a section of the Mountains to the Sea Trail. Also, Brown Mtn. Dark Mountain Park 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 336-957-8185 21 locked). 6600 Service Road, Yadkinville, NC 336-679-4228 running. Features a playground, picnic shelter, and stage. Wilkes Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center OHV Trail system opened seasonally, permit area. 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro, NC 336-921-3390 www.ncparks.gov Stone Mountain Trail network visits the Stone CRATER PARK 31 www.yadkincountync.gov Provides activities, events, and facilities to visi- www.visitwilkesboronc.com Dark Mountain Trail features loop after Mountain summit as well as waterfalls, trout streams, historic homestead 310 Standard Street, Elkin, NC 336-258-8917 tors and features disc golf, nature trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, a stage, 717 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 2 SHOALS ROAD CANOE ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail 3 loop of single track trail rolling through a mature forest with tall poplars and dramatic overlooks. Rugged terrain can offer hiking challenges, and www.elkinnc.org River access to the NC State Bluway Trail of the Yadkin and pond. 336-838-8662 www.ExploreWilkes.com JOHN’S RIVER TRAIL 4400 Shoals Road, East Bend, NC 336-325-2355 and pines. With only a few hundred vertical feet from the lakeshore to the equestrians enjoy a five-mile trail. River. Mountains-to-Sea Trail passes through this park, heading east to 5930 NC-90, Lenoir, NC 828-726-0323 www.ncparks.gov Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River paddling 41 top of the ridge, the trails wind up and down the ridge with an average of eventually reach Pilot Mountain State Park. Northwest North Carolina Visitor Center www.ncwildlife.org From the John’s River Greenway with close 15 trail, dirt and gravel entrance, limited parking, no bathroom. RIVERSIDE PARK/ARARAT RIVER GREENWAY TRAIL about 120 feet of climbing per mile. 22 4 2121 East Hwy. 421, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 proximity to Tuttle State Forest—a 290 acre managed educational forest CUMBERLAND KNOB TRAILS 32 350 Riverside Drive, Mount Airy, NC 336-786-8313 336-667-1259 www.nwncvisitorcenter.com with exhibits & the “talking tree” trail, picnic shelter and restrooms. 9 Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 217.5 800-372-5473 MINERAL SPRINGS BRANCH TRAIL www.mountairy.org Located on the banks of the Ararat featuring the SHORE ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail W. KERR SCOTT RESERVOIR MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM www.visitblueridgeparkway.com Perfect for visitors who want to stretch 200 N. Mineral Springs Drive, Jonesville, NC 336-835-0077 multi-purpose, paved Ararat River Greenway Trail (2.2 miles one-way); and 3 Boonville, NC 336-679-4228 Yadkin County Chamber & Visitor Center OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL SYSTEM their legs after a long drive on the Parkway. For an easy one-half mile walk, www.jonesvillenc.gov Home to an historic Bicentennial Park featuring a The Granite City Greenway which includes 2 previous greenways which JOHN’S RIVER GREENWAY www.yadkincountync.gov Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River 5 205 S. Jackson Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro, NC 336-921-3390 take the paved trail that starts near the gray structure that served as the Tri-County Veterans’ Memorial with 3000+ names of those who have served comes to 7 Miles of total greenway, a canoe launch; green space; picnic 5431 Adako Road, Collettsville, NC 828-726-0323 paddling trail, primitive access, moderate parking, no bathroom, camping 336-679-2200 www.yadkinchamber.org www.visitwilkesboronc.com OVT Trail is designed as an out-and-back Parkway’s first concession stand. The trail loops through the picnic area to our nation since pre-Revolutionary War conflicts. The Mineral Springs Park, shelters; a large playground; restrooms; and a soccer field. www.caldwellchambernc.com Begins at the Hard & Flossie Park in permitted, water pump. and can be accessed from several locations, but rides typically start from the Cumberland Knob Overlook shelter. The elevation change is only 100 located along the Yadkin River, was once a respite where multiple wilderness Collettsville with a lighted track. The paved trail continues south along 42 Jonesville Welcome Center the trailhead at the W. Kerr Scott Visitors Assistance Center. OVT is a great feet, making this a good trail for taking younger children. trails converged, approximating highways 67 and 21 through Yadkin County. 33 John’s River with picnic shelter, lighted fields and restrooms. HAPPY VALLEY GREENWAY/YADKIN RIVER TRAIL 6 1503 NC Highway 67, Jonesville, NC 28642 starting point as it is the least difficult of the trails currently at Kerr Scott, DONNAHA ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail 16 23 1350 Yadkin River Road, Lenoir, NC 828-726-0323 336-835-2000 www.visittheyadkinvalley.com 4 less technical riding, climbs/descents are shorter, and the overall elevation East Bend, NC 336-679-4228 WESTWOOD PARK YADKIN MEMORIAL PARK AT LAKE HAMPTON www.caldwellcountypathways.com The multi-use Yadkin River Trail YADKIN RIVER TRAIL gain is also slighter. www.yadkincountync.gov Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River 1250 Galax Trail, Mount Airy, NC 336-786-8313 1142 Crystal Lane Yadkinville, NC 336-849-7751 accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists and joggers in the beautiful Happy I-77N North Carolina Welcome Center 1349 State Road 1560, Lenoir, NC 828-726-0616 paddling trail, dirt and gravel entrance road, moderate parking, bathroom. 10 www.mountairy.org Westwood Park is a wooded site with nature trails, www.yadkincountync.gov Park with activity venues for the entire family on Valley area of Caldwell County. The 2-mile trail is paved and includes a 7 Southbound I-77 Milepost 105, Dobson, NC 27017 www.caldwellchambernc.com Begins with a lighted trail at Happy W. KERR SCOTT RESERVOIR MOUNTAIN TRAIL SYSTEM two lighted ballfields, playground equipment, fitness stations, disc golf 140 acre Lake Hampton. 34 walking loop near the Happy Valley Elementary School. 336-320-2181 www.visitnc.com Valley School and is a growing network of trails to connect along the OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL SYSTEM - Warrior Creek (nine holes), mountain bike trails, community fishing pond, shelter, HUNTSVILLE ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail Yadkin River. 24 43 7659 W. Highway 268, Boomer, NC restroom facilities, and paved parking. Yadkinville, NC 336-679-4228 Caldwell County Chamber & Visitor Information Center YADKIN COUNTY NATURE TRAIL LILA SWAIM PARK 5 www.visitwilkesboronc.com Warrior Creek Trails’ length is a big www.yadkincountync.gov Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River 8 1909 Hickory Blvd SE, Lenoir, NC 28645 17 6600 Service Road Yadkinville, NC 336-679-4200 140 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville, NC 336-835-3426 LENOIR GREENWAY SYSTEM difference from other trails at W. Kerr Scott. Combined with a section of paddling trail, primitive dirt/rock entrance, limited parking, no bathroom. 828-726-0616 www.caldwellchambernc.com GRANITE CITY GREENWAY www.yadkincountync.gov Located at Yadkin County Park featuring various www.jonesvillenc.gov Recreational area with tennis, baseball, softball, 710 Powell Road NE, Lenoir, NC 828-757-2200 the OVT at Warrior, it is usually completed with a 13-mile commitment. Lovills Creek & Ararat River Connected Greenway Systems activity opportunities for all ages. 35 walking, basketball, social gatherings, soccer, playground and picnic area. www.caldwellchambernc.com Approximately 8 miles of paved trails Along the way there are rock gardens, bridges, tons of in-sloped turns, and Pilot Mountain Visitor Center 350 Riverside Drive, Mount Airy, NC 336-786-8313 www.mountairy.org BURCH STATION at MITCHELL RIVER - Yadkin River Trail with a safe underpass on Hwy 321 to connect to City of Lenoir. Allows great lake views. Also includes several “super-stacks” of berms and banked 25 44 9 124 W Main Street, Pilot Mountain NC 27041 A paved 2.2-mile paved Greenway Trail from Riverside Park to Tharrington 105 Greenwood Circle, Elkin, NC 336-401-8235 access to the Zack’s Fork Mtn. Bike Trail System and nature trails in turns that are likely to provide the most memorable part of your ride. RICHMOND HILL LAW SCHOOL TRAIL OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL 336-368-2247 www.visitpilotmountain.com Park )beside Tharrington Elementary School). This section has been www.co.surry.nc.us Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River the area. 4641 Law School Road, East Bend, NC 336-699-3921 2635 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 864-936-3477 11 restored and is a great area for wildlife viewing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddling trail, well-kept gravel entrance, moderate parking, no bathroom. www.yadkincountync.gov Located at the Historic Richmond Hill Law School. Trailheads in Wilkesboro, W. Kerr Scott Dam, and Elkin 6 YADKIN RIVER GREENWAY trout fishing. The entire length of the Greenway Trail is stocked with trout. This site features a short walking trail and picnic shelters. 36 www.nps.gov/ovvi The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail HUDSON AREA PATHWAYS 1918 West Park Medical Center Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 336-651- There are multiple canoe/kayak/tube launch stations along the trail as well ELKIN MUNICIPAL PARK (OVNHT) is a 330-mile, Congressionally-designated historic trail that spans 470 Redwood Street, Hudson, NC 828-726-6304 8967 www.yadkinrivergreenway.com The Yadkin River Greenway is a as multiple areas for sitting by the river. A restroom is available halfway 26 399 Highway 268W, Elkin, NC 336-258-8917 four states - Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina - and runs www.caldwellchambernc.com 3.5 mile loop connects Caldwell growing segment of a network of trails in Wilkesboro and North Wilkes- down the trail, off on a side trail to the environmental park. Restrooms are TAILWATER ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail www.elkinnc.org 25-acre park with 8 lighted tennis courts, a scenic through the Yadkin Valley. The trail commemorates the route that the information Community College & Technical Institute with Redwood Recreation Park boro following the Yadkin River and connecting sites throughout the two also available at Riverside Park. W. Kerr Scott 499 Reservoir Road, Wilkesboro, NC 336-921-3390 walking track, a playground, two picnic shelters and a bandshell. American Patriot militia marched over the Appalachian Mountains to defeat and area schools Some trails are lighted, partly paved and the nature towns. www.visitwilkesboronc.com Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River 18 the British-led loyalist army at the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 8, trail includes an amphitheater. paddling trail, paved parking lot, plenty of parking, bathroom. 37 picnicking scenic area 12 FISHER RIVER PARK 1790. This Patriot victory is recognized as a turning point in the Revolution- 7 27 SURRY SCENIC BIKEWAY TRAILS AT CUB CREEK 381 County Home Road, Dobson, NC 336-401-8235 NC Bike Route 4 1-877-999-8390 ary War that resulted in American Independence in 1781. CASCADE FALLS LOOP & TOMPKINS KNOB TRAIL SMOOT PARK ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail hiking water activities 206 South Bridge Street, Wilkesboro, NC 336-838-3951 www.co.surry.nc.us Located on the banks of the picturesque Fisher River, www.co.surry.nc.us Over 500 miles with 5 various loops of designated 45 Blue Ridge Parkway, MP 271.9 & 273 828-298-0398 www.explorewilkesboro.com These trails are some of the best mountain Surry County’s Fisher River Park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities. Chestnut & Second Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 336-838-3359 providing access to communities and attractions. ELKIN & ALLEGHENY RAIL TRAIL/MOUNTAINS-TO-SEA TRAIL www.exploreboone.com Tompkins Knob Trail is a 1.2 mile lightly biking in the southeast. Citizens can walk or mountain bike these trails The park is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and supplies www.north-wilkesboro.com Part of the 125-mile long Yadkin Pee Dee River 399 Highway 268 W., Elkin, NC 336-258-8917 camping fishing trafficked out and back trail located near Purlear, North Carolina that and they are open sun up to sun down. Included: Call Farm-3.6 miles; an ideal climate for nature enthusiasts. paddling trail, gravel parking lot, moderate parking, bathroom. 38 www.elkinnc.org The Elkin & Alleghany Rail Trail is part of an effort to features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail Jailbreak-0.7 miles; Perkins Place-2.6 miles; Tornado Alley-1.5 miles. GARDEN OF SENSES 19 28 connect the rural town of Elkin with the nearby Stone Mountain State Park, offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro, NC 336-838-6100 biking disc golf PILOT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK TRAILS RONDA MEMORIAL PARK ACCESS - Yadkin River Trail utilizing the long-abandoned route of the historic Elkin & Alleghany short October. www.wilkescc.edu Located on the campus of Wilkes Community College Clingman Road, Ronda, NC 336-835-2061 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 336-325-2355 designed for sighted and the visually impaired. Plants are labeled in braille line railroad. Parking is available next to the southern trailhead, as well as www.townofronda.org Park includes a half-mile walking trail, picnic table swimming historic site www.ncparks.gov Rising 1,400 feet above the countryside below, Pilot and are chosen for their strong scents and textures. Also includes brick walls in the municipal park. and shelter, swings and monkey bars. It also has a boat dock onto the Yadkin Mountain State Park is known for its Big Pinnacle peak seen from all with raised sculptures labeled in braille. directions. River.