Amazing first time experience white water rafting!! Also went mountain biking along the trails,…read moreamazing!! There were lots of outdoor activities that I didn't get to do, there's always next time! Highly recommended!

FIRST OF ALL: $13 dollars for parking. You're not an airport you're an outdoor adventure center…read more That's being generous as is. SECOND OF ALL: You all make how much each day off of your visitors and you can't put up a single sign? You have rinkie dink maps that don't provide accurate directions to each location. THIRD OF ALL: Once you get to the location for an event (such as the North Rim Zip line) you have to get in line just to be told you have to walk to another location across a suspension bridge to get your gear. WITHOUT A SIGN mind you. A random 12 year old informed me. FOURTH OF ALL: You have one worker trying to get visitors geared up for the event and that same worker to undo their gear while others are waiting. LASTLY: A number of the attractions are closed as of me writing this. 60% of the rock wall and rock wall over the pool are closed down. If you're going to charge people for an "all day, all activities" pass, make sure you either notify or give a discount to compensate for the closed down activities. Absolute troglodyte behavior on behalf of management. Close down and try again.

Nice easy-moderate path. Some bikers occasionally but not too bad on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.read more

This 200 acre park is perfect for communing with nature. Or walking through nature. Or riding your…read moremountain bike through nature. There is plenty of parking and several shady spots for a nice picnic or a rest. Trail condition report: http://www.tarheeltrailblazers.com/ Always hike with a friend! [Review 13412 overall, 731 of 2020.]

I love the dog park here! The fenced area is huge, with trees for shade. The park is well…read moremaintained, with separate areas for large and small dogs. They put gravel in the entrance where the water station is so it doesn't get muddy anymore.

Very nice walking path. Most of the park is in the shade. Cool formations of wood and rocks placed…read morearound the path.

Nice park that is free and accessible. It has clear walking trails, beautiful scenery, and…read moreoverlooks the Lake. I visited just for the new Riverwalk and enjoyed it. There are some restrooms available, lots of maps and signage, and also mountain biking trails. Connected with other greenways and hiking trails - there is much to explore!

This stunning park is located along the edge of Lake Hickory and does feature a boat ramp (that is…read morecurrently closed for construction). Around 100 feet long, the longest straight ramp I've ever seen and if you are able to launch from here, you're clearly a backing up trailer expert. The park has a picnic shelter with tables and grills, a pretty gazebo and a fishing pier. An activity building (currently closed) has restrooms. The shoreline has a fabulous view of the lake and the picnic tables would be perfect for doing exactly that by the waterside. Parking lot is the trailhead for a paved bikeway and walking trails. [Round number review 15400 overall, 903 of 2021, number 2950 in North Carolina.]

Took some additional photos today on our walk. More and more residents are learning about the…read moretrails. If you are looking for a great place to get some fresh air and exercise, these trails are for you! The updates to the Riverwalk sections are beautiful.

The entire park is very beautiful, but the highlight was the Broyhill Trail, there are a number of…read moreEasy to Hard trails you can WALK, or BIKE on. 4 to 6 miles (Broyhill Trail to the Car Lot) of pure beauty, you get shade and a cool breeze deep in the woods. My kids enjoyed it. Gonna miss NC when we head back to Texas.

Incredible! How have I not known about this beautiful wooded single track meandering through a very…read morecentral part of Charlotte? I came across this trail by chance on an aimless run through Park Road Park and I'm truly glad I did. Seeing a group of deer down in the woods beside the park I caught sight of some red arrows pinned to trees. I found my way onto this part of the trail and quickly felt a smile forming as my run turned into a proper trail run. In no time I was slipping in muddy corners, climbing embankments and narrowly catching my falls over tree roots. The trail felt like a whirlpool spiraling down and back up the hillside. But it ended almost too abruptly back at the far end of the park. I took the path in front of me and found myself on a greenway. It doesn't end there; that's where it actually gets even better. Turn right onto the greenway and take a run less than a mile down the pavement until you see another trail dashing off through the treeline. Without a second thought I took off on this trail and began grinning from ear to ear. Roots and muddy embankments turned into drop offs, full-on ramps, hills, concrete chunks and up to car-sized boulders. You will hug hairpin turns and quickly lose sense of direction. This feels like being lost in nature. Go wild! I'm thinking "What on Earth is this trail?!" After finding myself back on the flat tops near Tyvola Rd. the sun was heading down and I headed back home. After a quick search I found that this is actually a mountain biking tract ranked from Intermediate to Difficult. The entire system stretches nearly 17 miles snaking partly through two large parks and skirting the greenway between them. It's most easily accessed from the parking lot opposite Marion Diehl Park on Tyvola Rd. And yeah, this will be my new trail running grind. I'll just have to keep an ear out for the MTBers.

Greatest trails ever for not having much in elevation…read more This trail kicks my ass! I'm not the only one as there a some Narley dudes that confess 5 of 50. I've been riding these trails every-time I hit Charlotte. Each time I ride a part of this trail. Today I hit the tough 1/3 of the trail. Lots of hops and downs, twists and turns, and cool drops. Don't forget the rock gardens and rocky climbs. And that's only in one third of the trail system. The other sections are so fun too. But the end of section 2 is built for the high flyers. Yes, free riders! Along both sides of the creek are a bunch of table tops, double rollers, and jumps. Even one that flys over the creek. One of my work buddies use to be a motocross rider and his third day on the mountain bike he is jumping everything in sight at the Backyard except the creek jump. But its vexing the kid. It's out of my skill set. He needs a free style mentor. Grab your helmet, gloves, pack, and water. Your in for a cool ride.

Great customer service!! Vacationing in Mount Airy, riding the biking trails we woke up to a flat…read moretire. Cycle Works had the tire changed and on our way in a very short time!

I shopped all over Va. trying to find a specific bike to be built for me as I have a neck and lower…read moreback inurly. I was told that Cycle Works in Mt. Airy, NC was a good place to try. My old bike fit me comfortably but was not fit for riding long bike rides and for staying up with my friends (whom have 25lb to even less weighted bikes) and it was a 10 speed. Yeh I am a Baby Boomer. (^; My faithful steed the "Lead Sled" weighed in at 45+ lbs more so..... with water, tools, food etc. I had called ahead and told the owner what I was needing and let them know I was coming a certain day and brought my bike. I like the folks there right from the get go. Robert the owner took my bike and measured every inch of it and came up with the very best bike he could find online to rebuild to fit what I needed to ride comfortably and safely. And WOW it is awesome! I had gone to many Bike shops nearer to me and found they wanted to use the bikes they had in their stores and rebuild them. Some said they could not change the bikes enough and my body would get used to the changes made. But I know my body.. and I was ready to pay whatever was needed to be able to continue to ride bikes. I imagined I would have to pay an unbelievable price and knew it would be worth it in the long run. But no! I was able to purchase a really super nice bike, with all of the changes I needed to address my past injuries. Thank God, Robert found the perfect brand of bike to be fixed to perfection. Not only am I a lot more comfortable on the new bike than I was on the Lead Sled (which I thought was perfectly fitted for me), I am able to "almost" keep up with all the folks I ride with. Thank you Robert and his mom... Linda for all you did to help me. I will not be going to bike shops anywhere else. If they were ever to move their shop 6 hours away. I would be driving 6 hours to get the type of bike service that you all and I deserve from a great Cycle shop....."CYCLEWORKS Bicycle Shop in Mt. Airy NC!! Thank you Cycleworks!!

I didn't get too deep into the Sherman Branch Nature Preserve today as I'm on foot. And I'm alone…read more This looks like a fantastic opportunity for some mountain biking as the park is largely still in its natural state other than the trails and markings and even a bridge over the creek. In late October, the leaves are turning making for some fabulous colors. The trailhead includes a dirt parking lot, a sign with the map of the park (take a picture so you can remember better!) and a couple of port-a-potties. The park gate closes at dark but if you drive up to it, you can leave. It just won't open for entries until morning. [Review 2108 of 2024 - 3777 in North Carolina - 23127 overall]

I visited these trails on a recent stay with a friend in the Concord countryside. They're located…read morein a quiet area, stretched over rolling hills outside of the Charlotte hustle and bustle. The hills provide ample fun for mountain bikers, plus plenty of distance for hikers and runners. The woods are dense with all kinds of trees. A two-track access road cuts through the middle, but is for authorized use only. There's a gravel lot along the road with room for plenty of cars, but note that it is gated and appears to close at sunset. The trails slope down generally, so be prepared to get some vert on your ride or run.

My specialized E-bike was skipping gears. The owner test rode my bike and knew what needed to be…read morereplaced. He replaced the worn parts while I waited. The parts were in stock which was great. Customer service was A+. Highly recommend this shop.

Mark and Evan are both very knowledgeable and helpful with whatever bike questions or concerns you…read moremay have. I have been going to this shop for 10+ years and have never been disappointed. I've purchased 5+ bikes as well as wheel builds and bike modifications and maintenance.

Awesome festival! Lots of unique items...Lots of food,ice cream.... Pet friendly…read more Music till 7:00

Formerly Lakewood Park, this is now known as Martin Luther King Jr. Park. The centerpiece is a…read morestocked lake with fishing permitted from Monday to Thursday. Three large picnic shelters, one of which has charcoal grills and a fireplace set up. The walking trails surround the lake, two playgrounds and a very pretty waterfront gazebo that would be quite lovely for photo opportunities, especially when the leaves are turning. Large open outdoor amphitheater. [Review 14553 overall, 51 of 2021, number 2789 in North Carolina.]