Confluence in Cramerton: a haven for biking adventures on Carolina Thread Trail
TRAILS
Gaston County provides outdoor explorers with natural spaces found in our state parks, county parks and city parks. Use these trails for an easy stroll or a strenuous hike. Some are great for jogging and biking as well.




The Carolina Thread Trail is a network of trails and blueways across 15 counties in North and South Carolina offering people a place to hike bike and paddle. Currently it has more than 300 miles of trails and 170 miles of blueways. Once complete, the system will total 1,600 miles. Gaston County’s distinct towns and its proximity to the Catawba and South Fork Rivers make it a great place to explore via their trails and blueways.
Carolina Thread Trail Interactive Trail Map
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES
OUR TRAILS
Natural Surface
Duke Kimbrell Trail

This trail meanders along the shoreline. The trail connects to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Visitors can continue along the back side of the parking lot along the Boulevard Trail and can then pick up on the Worrell Trail. The Worrell Trail connects back to the Seven Oaks Preserve Trail and finishes the loop. Visitors do not have to pay the garden to walk on their trails. Bicycles are allowed on the Seven Oaks Preserve Trail BUT NOT ALLOWED on the garden's trails. Please do not ride in wet conditions.
6500 S. New Hope Rd.
Moderate
2.6 Miles One Way
Walking, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Location
Difficulty
Distance
Best Use
Belmont NC
Surface
Natural Surface
Paved
A & E Riverfront Trail

This 1.2-mile paved greenway connects to 0.7-mile paved loop in Tuckaseege Park and 0.3-mile paved segment at the Municipal Complex. The greenway works its way along the picturesque Catawba River between the two trailheads. From the Municipal Complex trailhead, you can easily walk along Catawba Avenue sidewalks for 0.3-miles to downtown Mount Holly where there are shopping and dining options.
165 Broome St.
Easy
1.5 Miles One Way
Walking, Running, Wheelchair Accessible, Biking
Location
Difficulty
Distance
Best Use
Mount Holly NC
Surface
Paved
Paved
Avon-Catawba Creeks Greenway

This greenway is paved for its entire length, and much of it is lined by mature trees on both sides of the trail. The trail winds alongside Catawba Creek and Avon Creek with a few small bridges crossings along the way. Small benches are spaced throughout the greenway and usually come with good views of the creek as well. There are also numerous informational plaques placed along the trail regarding common bird species that can be found in the area.
You can easily walk to the Schiele Museum of Natural History from this greenway along sidewalk for .25 miles
109 West Second Ave.
Easy
2.4 Miles One Way
Walking, Running, Biking, Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Difficulty
Distance
Best Use
Gastonia NC
Surface
Paved
Gravel
Backside Trail

The Backside Trail can be found at Crowders Mountain State Park at the Linwood Road Access. This trail is a strenuous hike including 336 wooden steps to reach a breathtaking summit and connects to the Crowders Trail also in the park.
522 Park Office Ln.
Advanced
.08 mi. one way
Hiking
Location
Difficulty
Distance
Best Use
Kings Mountain NC
Surface
Gravel
Sidewalk
Belmont to Cramerton Sidewalk Connector

Starts at Stowe Park in Belmont and connects almost to Cramerton. Users take Eagle Road and follow the sidewalk until it stops in front of Pinebrook Swim Club.
24 South Main St.