Nice hike with well marked & maintained trails. Parking across road from trailhead. Quiet hike…read morethrough woods with a portion of hike along a stream bed. Parking area was patrolled by the police while we were there. There were some areas to take a break, catch your breath and I am sure at different times of the year enjoy a view. Enjoyed seeing an Ovenbird while hiking, saved my birding day - LOL

Didn't see a page for this place yet, so decided to make one so I can recommend it to everybody!…read moreIf you're looking to get outside, get some activity, fresh air, something good for the kids, or even just a place to catch some zen either alone or with a partner, this is the perfect place! It's about 2 miles total in hiking, so not very grueling, but the terrain does vary quite a bit throughout. The trails are chock full of inclines, declines, and roots to navigate. There is also an "easier" trail (which is considered moderate by trail standards around these parts) and a red marked trail. We stayed on the regular trail with the kids and had a fine time enjoying our stroll through nature. Some areas of the trail are rather narrow, and the entire place is well shaded during the summertime, making this a great place to come even on the hottest and most humid of days. No sunscreen needed! While I do have to admit that the "cascade" was a little underwhelming compared to what I had pictured in my mind's eye, the trickling sound of water always makes for the most tranquil of moments. This place is another deserving mention on the list of absolutely beautiful nature places to check out in the Triad!

This is a great walking trail in the heart of rockingham county, Wentworth. It's right next door to…read morethe old Chinqua Penn mansion, which is now closed. The parking lot is semi well lighted but they do close the trail at night. Not officially like with a gate or anything, but I wouldn'r stay out there after dark because there is no lighting on the trail. During the walk, you'll get to see a pond, koi pond, cows, water fall and most likely a lot of critters. Dogs are always welcome there leashed. We take our German Shepherd on walks there and she loves it. We let her play in the creek during the hike. I believe it's 1.5 miles total. I wouldn't say it's a hard hike by any means, but there are some hills throughout. They do have benches in case you need to take a break. Very pretty and a great place to relax and get some steps in.

Talk about a hidden gem in Reidsville! This trail was absolutely beautiful. Over a mile and a half…read morewalk that completes the trail. We stumbled across some birds and cows. Everything appeared well maintained and clean which was lovely. There are benches throughout the pathway where you may enjoy some sightseeing. Do stay hydrated during the hotter days, there are no shortcuts back to the parking lot. It is one way in and one way out that loops for roughly 1.6 miles. Overall a great experience. Dog-friendliness: Doggies are allowed.

So #SuperHubs and I were looking for a new place to walk today and decided to try this little trail…read moreoff of Summit Ave. To be honest, I was a little skeptical of it since it's tucked away a bit from the road, but it was a really cute and short trail (only about 1/2 mile if you walk it once) It was peaceful and quiet except for the glorious sounds of nature The only complaint I have is that the trailhead isn't cleared well enough. We had a hard time finding out where to actually start. Also, it has grown over in some places, so try to dodge the briars along the way. Also, there are a couple of entrances, so take a look at the pics with this review and check them out ahead of time! All in all, though, we had a good time just enjoying the fresh air and shade!

Saw this hiking trail on instagram and couldn't wait to explore it! Plenty of parking, and a nasty…read morebathroom without a sink. Use the bathroom before you come. The hike is hard! There are so many rocks and a steep incline. It took us about 1.5 hours to complete the hike and we had small children with us. Once you make it to the lookout it's stunning! You have to climb a ton of stairs but it's worth it.

Trails are amazing. The original trails at the Pine Hill Trailhead were awesome enough, but the…read morenew trails just down the road at the Oak Hill Trailhead are just has great. The map doesn't how it, but the trails do connect to give the option of hiking from one tailhead to the other. There are 4 campsites at the Pine Hill Trailhead area. I car-camped for one night recently and really enjoyed it. Before you camp here, you should know ahead of time that there are no showers or plumbing restrooms or vending machines. The restroom is non-plumbing as has no running water. However, there is a very nice water-pump on the other side of the parking lot from where the restroom is. This is a very rough-in-it campground, at least for now. There are nice tent-pads, fire pits, and picnic tables at all spots except #4. At this spot there is only parking and the tent would go directly on the ground. Sites 1, 2, and 4 have room for smaller camping vehicles. Site 3 has a pretty small parking area with room for 1, or maybe 2 vehicles if they are both small. A camper-van would fit but nothing bigger. Each campsite has a little distance of woods between them so there is some privacy. A walk from the campsites to the restroom at the parking area is necessary, but you can drive to it during the night easy enough. I just had to take the front windshield privacy visor out. There are no lights anywhere except what you bring for yourself, so it is pitch-dark at night. If you are OK with this type of camping and are looking for great hiking and quiet and relaxation, you should love it. If you need plumbing and lights or other amenities, this site is not for you. So don't forget to bring water or a container for the pump, a cooler for drinks and snacks, and a flashlight!

Walking next to a river is always a wonderful experience. With that being said, trails should be…read moreclearly marked and fallen trees should not block paths. This trail is poorly kept. It's really unfortunate because this site could bring in out of towners who will in turn spend money in the community. We love the outdoors and visit different hiking spots weekly. Shallow Ford barely ranked 3 stars. In addition, they only have 3 campsites that have a blocked view of the river. Do not recommend.

Great hiking. Can walk around in here for a good 2 hours or so uneven path with roots and rocks be…read morecareful some place slightly incline, but not steep. Check it out if in the area

This beautiful paved trail in the northwest corridor of Greensboro/Guilford County provides a great…read moreopportunity for anyone to easily commune with nature. The Greenway has a long history of being converted from and old railway line to a pedestrian friendly space. It takes you on walks, runs, bike rides, and more through sparsely populated greenery and lakes. If you're looking to put down a lot of miles, this connects for quite some distance down into Greensboro, not to mention numerous offshoot trails in places like Burr Mill Park and around Lake Brandt. An easy and accessible retreat!

Check out this great video bicycle tour of the A&Y Greenway!…read more https://youtu.be/QIOzVp8dva4

I visited here around 4 PM on a Saturday afternoon with my sons. This is my first time coming to…read morethis park. It is connected to and located behind a church, but is open to the public. You can access the playground by entering the Trails End Apartments. It's a pretty solid playground, honestly. One swing set has 4 swings and the other one, located on the complete opposite side of the playground, had 1 regular and 1 baby swing. There is also 2 play sets, one for older children and one for younger ones. One thing I really enjoy is the rock trail surrounding the playground. 10 laps = 1 mile, according to signage. Additionally, they call the trail a prayer walk. Each lap represents prayer for a different reason, which is amazing. I also love it because adults or adolescents can walk around it while children play. You pretty much can see every part of the playground no matter where you are on the trail. I did a little over a mile while I was there, according to my Apple Watch. I forgot to count the laps to see if it was accurate, lol. The only thing I dislike is one of the rules they have posted. Specifically, rule #4 says "Do not use the playground during worship services. (Join us inside instead!)". That bothers me because while I can see the intent, it's a missed opportunity. If people are playing on the playground during worship services, they may hear a word or a message from a speaker, or even be lead to the church by God or a spirit. Additionally, rule #3 says "Share the playground with all who wish to play". If I read rule #4, that may deter a non believer by not making them feel welcomed. But hey, that's just my opinion and thought process on it. You can't have partial inclusion ‍ Overall, I would return. Like I said, it's a solid playground. There is street parking and also about 40 parking spaces. They also have 2 benches as well. I do think there should be more as it is a solid size playground.

I missed this year's tree lighting event so I was glad to finally visit and see it this season…read more There were many families/couples/individuals taking pictures around it and just walking through to enjoy it on a very peaceful night with surprisingly balmy weather for this time of the year. We got there at dusk and when nightfall came it was just as beautiful. Great time enjoying the simple beauty in life.

Center City Park is Located in the heart of downtown Greensboro, it is a block away from the Steven…read moreTanger Center for the Performing Arts. It is a beautiful park with benches, greenery , water features and a stage to catch different performances. It is great to come relax or take your kids. It is very safe but on occasion you will see some homeless people in the area. We were there this past weekend for the Korean Festival and it was a blast!