Bicycling

 

Wild Turkey Trail

Whether you enjoy fast singletrack through the woods, relaxing rides along scenic greenways, or cruising quiet backroads, the Piedmont Triad region is a paradise for cyclists.

Trail & Greenway Biking

 

One of the best ways to explore the NC Triad and its natural marvels, all the while pumping your adrenaline on two wheels, is on the trails. Numerous parks throughout the Triad offer paved trails to both pedestrians and bicyclists.  Greensboro alone is home to over 90 miles of bike-friendly greenways and trails, including a 1.5-mile paved trail around Country Park. Winston-Salem has 25 miles of greenways, including the 7-mile multi-use trail around Salem Lake and a 5.2-mile paved Salem Creek Greenway connecting Salem Lake to downtown.  Perfect adventures for the whole family.

 

Mountain Biking

 

Those wanting a little more challenge might want to check out the 170 miles of mountain biking trails the Triad has to offer. Many local parks (such as Tanglewood in Clemmons and Finch Park in Lexington) offer mountain bike systems ranging from beginner level to advanced. Hanging Rock State Park includes 15 miles of mountain bike trails, accessible from the parking area on Moores Spring Road, welcoming mountain bikers familiar with rock, gravel, and dirt trails of intermediate difficulty. The Uwharrie National Forest offers 40 miles of mountain bike trails open year-round that suit every experience level in both the Wood Run Mountain Bike Trail system and the Badin Lake Recreation Area. The 6.0-mile Keyauwee Trail in the Wood Run area takes visitors through some of the park’s most beautiful natural areas, while the difficult Buttermilk Trail in the Badin Lake area offers a rocky path down the mountains’ most difficult terrain.

 

On-Road Bicycle Routes

 

Many of the Triad towns have locally designated bike routes.  But for those looking for longer journeys, four of the state designated bike routes run through the Triad including the #2 Mountains To Sea, #4 North Line Trace, #6 Piedmont Spur, and #9 Sandhills Sector.  For more information, check out the WalkBikeNC website with interactive map.

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    Atlantic-Yadkin Greenway

    Formerly known as Lake Brandt Greenway, Battleground Rail Trail, and Bicentennial Greenway, this corridor was constructed on the abandoned Atlantic-Yadkin
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    Armstrong Park

    Shady park with creeks & trail access offering a playground, picnic areas & athletic fields/courts. Adjacent to the start of
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    Pilot Mountain State Park

    Pilot Mountain State Park centers around the iconic geologic knob that serves as a beacon to the surrounding Piedmont, inviting
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    Farmington Community Center & Nature Park

    Since 1971, the Farmington Community Center has been here, providing space for recreation, programs to enrich lives, and a place
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    Finch Park

    Finch Park offers a spectacular variety of features and activities. Three picnic areas available by reservation. All picnic shelters are
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    Ring-Necked Mountain Bike Trail (Hanging Rock)

    The Ring-Necked Mountain Bike Trail in Hanging Rock State Park begins 300 feet on the left from the Kingsnake Trail.
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    Ararat River Greenway

    The Ararat River Greenway is a paved 2.2-mile paved Greenway Trail from Riverside Park to Tharrington Park (beside Tharrington Elementary
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    Salem Lake Park & Marina

    The Salem Lake Marina Center houses the lake offices, the fishing station and bait shop for lake users, and rental
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    Bur-Mil Park

    Adjacent to Lake Brandt, this 250-acre park provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities to Guilford County residents including, fishing,
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    Blue Heron Trail

    Blue Heron offers an extension of the Reedy Fork trail via N. Church Street. The Piedmont Fat Tire Society began work on