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.

Great trails - not for beginners!…read more Rocky Knob is a beautiful, and extremely well maintained mountain bike park near Boone NC featuring winding, narrow and forested trails. Though I have some experience mountain biking, I would consider myself beginner/intermediate. I had a blast on the trails! But it was difficult for me, especially the inclines and the switchbacks and the declines had me pumping the brakes. I had to walk the bike at a few points but by the end I was able to complete a full trail without interruption! Reading other reviews and talking to some locals, I was told there is a Kindergarten track that goes around the parking lot that's suitable for beginners. Either I did not find the Kindergarten track or it's ironically named, couldn't see any one younger that 16 successfully navigating it. There was however a large playground that would easily entertain children, and covered benches for parents to supervise or have a picnic. The park also featured a small pump track suitable for all ages. I wasn't able to pump my way around the track but I had a great time pedaling around it!

Fun Mountain Bike park. For beginner(green trail) to several sharp turn blue trails and even 2…read moreblack trails for The uninhibited. Amazing park that just opened this summer of 2019.

LOVE this place! Great place for as Vance's riders or beginners looking to try mountain biking for…read morethe first time. Beautiful views and well maintained trails make this a standout mountain bike trail system in the Southeast!

Called this bicycle shop on 14th of April was talking with them about a 28c × 700c tire which they…read moretalked like would be $60 0r more, also mentioned tube which was 9 or $10, then I thought if I'm buying this much product from them they probably will take 2 min. and slide the tube in the tire and possibly say think You sir we appreciate Your business but, they told me it would cost me as much or, more for what I myself could do in 2min. to simply slide the tube in and pump it up but, maybe I didn't realize that customer service doesn't mean a da__ thing now day's, it's all about the buck. I found a Michelin tire online for $30, two tubes for $14 and the folk's online were making a 100% profit, 2 day delivery on top of it all now, I can relax sit back on my sofa have my 2 tires with new tubes, all new and, still pay less than for just one tire from lighting cycles. I will never buy from another bicycle shop especially in the town known for walking trails rather than fixing pitholes in city streets.

The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. They have a great selection of bikes and provided…read moreoptions to met my needs.

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.]

We hiked this trail early in the morning back in February and really enjoyed it. It wasn't very…read morecrowded which is always a plus for me. I'm sure the time of year and time of day played a role in that. We parked at New Hope Road to start the trail there. The trail goes through the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden property (not the part you have to pay to get into), so you could park and start there as well. It's a 4.6 mile loop which is a decent length for a Charlotte trail. It's pretty flat and easy. There are some nice views of Lake Wylie along the way. I definitely recommend coming in the morning. It was really calm and peaceful on the lake with no one else around.

Me and my dog LOVE THIS TRAIL!!!…read more So I came here twice and was highly impressed with this hiking trail! There is plenty of shade on this trail with small hills in between and beautiful trails along the lake. The trail is marked and it's a pretty clear path so you know where your going. I came across this trail through the "AllTrails" app that had all the details correct except you cannot go all the way around the trial. On the app it is a circle - whereas when you actually go - you hike all the way to one end and then come back the same way. There are plenty water holes for dogs to cool off in the lake from the heat. There are also places along the lake to put out a chair and enjoy the view. Most if not all the patrons on trail were very friendly; there is also a small parking lot that offered enough space for cars to park (we came on a Saturday; this trail was never full). Great place - I highly recommend!

Love it here ... this particular part of the park is my favorite. Lots of deer around and spots to…read morefish.

We were visiting the area and looking for an easy walking path. This path did not disappoint it is…read morea Beautiful, scenic, well maintained walking path. There are many places to sit and enjoy the views of the river along the way. It is Pet friendly with lots of pet waste stations. There was Plenty of parking at the Clawson-Burnley Park. Highly recommend for all ages.

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.

One of the tallest waterfall in NC. Route is not that long from parking lot so it is popular site…read more Park center consider the trail as difficult because of the stairs and rocks. It is a steep climb but thanks for the park rangers and contractors that build the trail, you can hike it with sneakers even when the ground is wet. You can't swim in the pools but the water is very clear and we should keep it that way At the viewing platform, there are trash everywhere like a Walmart parking lot. Nasty people can't keep the place clean. Water bottles, socks, and plenty of cookie wrappers . Probably same people who hike with Crocs or with a cup of coffee on hand.

Awesome water falls. It isn't for people with very bad knees because there's like 700 steeps and…read moresome of it is straight up!!

With a street/farmer's market going on nearby, this playground was super busy with parents and…read moretoddlers playing. It's located near to the downtown center of Hickory and there is parking all over. The playground has all sorts of climbing and swinging things going on that are ideal for helping your toddlers burn off energy. Most of the park is fenced off which is great for helping keep kids from possibly wandering off and the limited access gives parents the opportunity to see anyone getting too close. There are tables and benches for picnic and lots of shade. Plenty of spots for the grownups to sit while the little ones play. The park opened in December 2016. Lowes Foods is the naming sponsor, while CommScope and Corning Inc. Foundation also stepped up as lead donors to make the park a reality, in addition to numerous other individuals and groups. [Review 15877 overall - 3095 in North Carolina - 1381 of 2021.]