by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 2, 2014 | Hike Challenge, Points of Interest
Address: 735 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill NC 28071 (note: be sure to include the zip code as there are two Gold Hill locations in NC) Gold was discovered in Gold Hill, NC in 1824 and extensive mining began in 1843, which created a boom town. Historic Gold Hill...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 2, 2014 | Difficulty: Easy, Hike Challenge
Hike the Eagle Point Trail System comprised of Plant Loop Trail, Goldeneye Cove Trail, and Eagle Point Loop Trail Primary Route: Start on the Plant Loop Trail, turn on Goldeneye Cove Trail, walk around the point on Eagle Point Loop Trail, and return on the opposite...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 27, 2014 | Difficulty: Moderate, Hike Challenge
Hike Fall Mountain Trail at Morrow Mountain State Park Primary Route: Hike the Fall Mountain loop Hiking Distance: 3.96 miles round-trip Elevation Gain: 565 feet Difficulty: Moderate Trailhead: Boathouse Trailhead at the Boathouse parking lot. There is parking space...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 27, 2014 | Difficulty: Hard, Hike Challenge
Click here to see a Forest Service map including Dutchman’s Creek Trail, the Uwharrie Trail, and more. 1. Hike the Uwharrie Trail/Dutchman’s Creek Trail Loop starting at Highway 24-27/Wood Run Trailhead Primary Route: Hike the Uwharrie Trail up to the...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | May 21, 2014 | Hike Challenge, Points of Interest
GPS: 35.6029145,-79.921707 See the Forest Service map to locate trailheads. From Troy, NC: Take Hwy. 109 North to the community of Uwharrie and turn right onto Ophir Road (SR 1134). Ophir Road becomes Burney Mill Road as you cross into Randolph County. Continue on to...
by Three Rivers Land Trust | Jun 12, 2013 | Hike Challenge, Points of Interest
Southern Trailhead: Wood Run Trailhead, Highway 24/27 4403 N Carolina 24, Troy, NC 27371 Northern Trailhead: Jumping Off Rock/Dark Mountain Trailhead, Flint Hill Road Near 2410 Flint Hill Road, Troy, NC The Uwharrie Trail is a 20-mile long hiking trail running from...
