Elkin can boast a segment of the historic Overmountain Victory Trail, a Federal linear park, which follows the route of the Overmountain Men as they made their way to the Battle of King’s Mountain in the Revolutionary War. This trail begins at Elkin Municipal Park and currently runs west along the Yadkin River. The Elkin Valley Trails Association is working with the Overmountain Victory Trail Association to enhance and extend this trail.

The new Elkin Creek Mountain Bike Trail includes 5 miles of trials, following the hills and hollers of the Elkin Creek. Access the trail in the Elkin Municipal Park near the Elkin Recreation Center.

Byrd’s Branch Campground is located in the Foothills of Elkin, North Carolina. With 14 RV sites and 4 tent sites it offers a relaxing getaway the whole family can enjoy

Community park in Elkin offering a recreation center, outdoor pool, playgrounds, athletic fields and trails.

Yadkin River paddle access with wooden steps and hand carry entrance.

Carter Falls trail is a 1-mile loop trail in Elkin with a beautiful waterfall view half-way along the trail. Carter Falls is located on Big Elkin Creek.

Slightly Askew offers wine produced from local juices, as well as juices from some of the best wine regions around the world. They offer a large selection of sweet fruit wines along with dry and semi-dry reds and whites. They also offer a four -bedroom rental accommodation near the Winery.

They craft beer both core styles and not-so-core-styles, but always with the highest quality with local ingredients whenever possible. Their unique Jack’s Brood beers are co-fermented. Skull Camp launched onto the NC winemaking scene in 2008 as an exploration into the fun side of wine. Their semi-dry blends are named for states of mind – Confusion, Dedication, Ephoria and Obsession to name a few. These are NC’s first canned wines!

The Elkin Vine Line is an Elkin-based “Winery Hopper” that continuously circulates amongst the local wineries. Simply reserve your seat on the Line of your choice and let us “Hop” you around to our picturesque wineries!

Angry Troll is a local craft brewery located in a renovated historic building and also offers a full service restaurant.