I went there for the hiking trails. They were well-maintained, and the weather was just right. The…read moresigns for Loop B call it Strenuous; I would call it Moderate. There was some up and down, but nothing too difficult. Both trails were mostly clearly marked. Near the end of Loop B the markings became less frequent, and at the junction of the two trails it was unclear which way to go. Other than that it was great. There is an interesting small cemetery. The trails cross small brooks in several places, with secure bridge crossings. I might choose to do just one of the loops next time, if I can figure out how to skip one of them. It was a pleasant couple of hours.

Though I've taken my dog to the park here before, we prefer to explore the hiking trails that run…read morethrough the woods. There are unpaved hiking trails on the dog park side AND the disc golf side. There's a lot to do at this little park. - playground - paved walking trail - fenced in dog park - unpaved hiking trails - pavilion for parties - enclosed building restroom - baseball/softball field - disc golf course - sand volleyball The grounds crew works hard to keep the trails and park clean so visitors can run around without tripping over fallen branches or leaves. The hiking trails are also well maintained without over-clearing the natural wilderness of the woods. We are lucky that Horizons Park is so close to our house because it's a great place to get an outdoor workout in or take the family for a fun afternoon.

This trail is mostly by a small river on the outskirts of Martinsville. There is plenty of parking…read moreavailable. A small boardwalk near the entrance to the trail offers some variety of scenery. Walking by the river yields occasional views. Roads run on both sides, so it is fairly noisy and doesn't feel that wild, and parts of the trail don't have shade. It's a decent space, but nothing fancy.

The Fieldale Walking Trail is part of the Smith River Trails System so it is kept up very well. It…read moreruns along the banks of the Smith River and the trail head is just across the street from the city park and shorter trail, the Textile Heritage Trail (which is beautiful). I don't know enough to get technical but the surface looks like a natural path with some rocks. If it rains, it's packed down enough that the soles of your shoes might get dirty but you won't be trekking through mud. There are benches and birdhouses along the path and access points to the river for fishermen. This is a good river for brown trout. You are likely to pass residents out walking there dogs. I have never had any kind of concern for safety on this path. It seems beautiful and perfectly safe.

The Nunn family used to farm tobacco on the site of the park. Arnold and Alden are the two sons…read moreand have always been family friends - good as gold. They turned part of their farm into a park. Every year they invite bluegrass and country performers to play during a weekend festival. An old tobacco barn serves as the stage and tons of people show up. You'll see tents all along the creek that circles the park. Im not much of a fan of that type of music but it's pretty cool to see this place in my old neighborhood.

The Textile Heritage Trail is a beautiful and short trail in Fieldale adjacent to the city park and…read moreacross the street from the trailhead for the Fieldale Walking Trail. It is also part of the Smith River Trails system and it kept up very well. There is good parking at this trailhead (parking also serves for the Fieldale Walking Trail). There is a mix of trail surface from natural to rock to boardwalk. Placards along the path tell the history of the rise and decline of the textile industry in the area. Short and informative, they tend to spur good conversation so this is a fun trail to show guests. The trail is a loop through a small wooded area but it winds and the vegetation is dense enough that there's a good chance that you won't notice more trail than the part that you are on at the moment. Take a camera because it is quite beautiful and there is a lot of light through the canopy though the trees still provide ample shade.

This passive park is at the corner of Main Street and Pine Street. It is a passive park with a…read moremarker that provides some context. It reads, "The park design pays tribute to the architecture of the Blue Ridge Hotel, which once stood on the very same corner where the park will be. Robertson recalls living in the Blue Ridge Hotel with Carlos Jones as they both lived and worked on Main Street. "Carlos was killed in 1945 during WWII while he was serving in the Navy. Before he left, he and I both worked downtown. Memories with Carlos were mainly from staying at the hotel had one room together. I don't know how we paid for it... I didn't make but $6 a week and he didn't make much more - hotels must have been right cheap in those days. "He was a nice and friendly person. We got along real well... he was easy to get along with. He came from a good family and had several brothers..." The park officially opened on September 20, 2014. "The Blue Ridge Hotel (Inn) once stood on this corner of Oak and Main Streets; actually four of them were located here throughout the years. The first one was built around 1823 (made of wood)and after several years, it burned to the ground. The second Blue Ridge Hotel (Inn) was rebuilt sometime between 1835 and 1840 and it stood until the 1880s. The coming of the railroad in 1888 catapulted the Blue Ridge Hotel (Inn) to great heights. Around 1891 the third Blue Ridge Hotel was rebuilt at the same location, but the Great Fire on New Years Day in 1892 destroyed the hotel and the whole city block. Shortly after, a group of business owners rebuilt the hotel, which was revered as one of the best in the state, serving the community and many visitors until around 1965. The park design was built to commemorate the unique architecture of this iconic, grand hotel that was a beacon in this region for nearly 150 years." There are some benches and some cover here but there isn't a playground or anything like that. There is street parking all around. [Review 1752 of 2024 - 3672 in North Carolina - 22775 overall]

This is a popular local mountain biking trail (actually in the community of Horsepasture)…read more Mountain Laurel Trail Road turns off of Horsepasture-Price Road and really looks more like a private road than anything else. They have a lot of planned group rides here, including beginner groups. I've only walked a portion of the trails but they are very pretty and I can see how they would be fun if I had a mountain bike and was brave enough to try it. Lots of little hills, turns, creek crossings, etc. It's also a beautiful place to photograph. I've seen several newspaper articles saying the Mountain Laurel Trails is pretty highly rated nationally for mountain biking and, I can't remember for sure, but I think that it has even been ranked internationally. Pretty impressive, I think. I believe that the tralis are built and maintained through volunteers, which makes that even more impressive.

This was by far the BEST zipling experience I've ever had! Family friendly, a BUNCH of lines…read morethrough the course; SUPER FUN!

10/10! Such a fun time! Grant and Bethany were wonderful guides and made the entire experience…read morereally enjoyable! Thanks again!

Awesome archery shop with a friendly and knowledgeable staff. They have indoor target and 3D…read moretargets and an indoor virtual hunting and target range and an outdoor 3D range as well The staff was friendly and made sure we have everything we needed. Worth the drive A nice idea for date for sure

Friendly and helpful staff made my son's first archery experience fun and exciting in all the good…read moreways! Aaron is a great teacher!