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Avon-Catawba Creeks Greenway

This paved, 4.5-mile greenway has several neighborhood entrances in Gastonia. Several small bridges cross over the creeks. There are numerous areas with information about the various species of birds that can be seen along the trail.

Location

Gastonia

109 W Second Ave.

Walking, Running, Biking, Wheelchair Accessible

Best Use

Paved

Surface

4.5 Miles One Way

Distance

Easy

Difficulty

Ferguson Park

Ferguson Park’s softball complex in Gaastonia is ideal for tournament play with four lighted fields. Tennis enthusiasts enjoy eight lighted, asphalt courts. The parking lot serves as a trailhead for Avon/Catawba Creeks Greenway, part of the Carolina Thread Trail.


The…

Make A Day Of It In

Gastonia

Gastonia is the largest town in Gaston County, North Carolina and can be found just south of I-85 off of exit 17 in the center of the county. Hwy 321 runs north and south straight through town giving even better access to this booming metropolis.

Nearby

Discover more ways to enjoy Gaston County, from local restaurants and cozy coffee shops to sweet treats, craft taprooms, and unique spots that make it easy to extend your day and experience more of the places you visit.

57 Genova Coffee

BC Battery Lounge on Main

Piedmont Delicatessen

Savory

Waterbean Coffee Gastonia

Cool Beans Cat Cafe

Elena’s Argentinian Cafe

Mic's Kitchen

Downstairs Ice Cream

Durty Bull Brewing

More Trails

From scenic greenways to challenging hikes, discover more trails across Gaston County and find your next favorite place to get outside.

Stinger Park Trails

Stinger Park

Stowe Connector Trail

Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Demonstration Trail

Mountain Island Educational State Forest

Harvest Hill Trail

Mountain Island Educational State Forest

Talking Tree Trail

Mountain Island Educational State Forest

Loblolly Loop Trail

Mountain Island Educational State Forest

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

Cardio Hill Trail

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

Plateau Loop

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

Rail Trail Loop

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

Living History Farm Trail

Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain Horse Trail

Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain Nature Trail

Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain Hiking Trail

Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain Battlefield Trail

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Trails at Harpers Park

Harper Park

South Fork Ridge Trail

George Poston Park

Paved Greenway at Poston Park

George Poston Park

Walking track at Harold Rankin Park

Harold Rankin Park

Track at Bessemer City Park

Bessemer City Park & Pool

Walking Track at Jaggers Park

Jaggers Park

Track at Cloniger Park

Cloninger Park

Walking Track at Dallas Park

Dallas Park

McAdenville Greenway Park

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South Fork Rail Trail

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Dutchmans Creek Greenway

River Street Park in Mount Holly

Rocky Branch Trail

Rocky Branch Park

Turnback Trail

Crowders Mountain State Park

Crowders Mountain Trail

Crowders Mountain State Park

Backside Trail

Crowders Mountain State Park

River Link Greenway

Goat Island Park

Trails at Whitewater Center

Whitewater Center

Nature Trail at Schiele Museum

The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

Meadowwood Walk at DSBG

Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Persimmon Trail at DSBG

Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Fern Trail at Crowders Mountain

Crowders Mountain State Park

Tower Trail at Crowders Mountain

Crowders Mountain State Park

Rocktop Trail at Crowders Mountain

Crowders Mountain State Park

Pinnacle Trail at Crowders Mountain

Crowders Mountain State Park

Lake Trail at Crowders Mountain

Crowders Mountain State Park

River Loop at Warlick YMCA

Warlick Family YMCA

Quarry Loop at Warlick YMCA

Warlick Family YMCA

Power Loop at Warlick YMCA

Warlick Family YMCA

Sytz Trail System at Warlick YMCA

Warlick Family YMCA

Kings Mountain State Park Trail

Kings Mountain State Park

Mountain Island Park Trail

Mountain Island Park in Mount Holly

Duke Kimbrell Trail

Daniel Stowe Conservancy

Ridgeline Trail at Crowders Mountain

Crowders Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain to Town via Sidewalk

Kings Mountain Country Club

Mount Holly Linear Park Trail

Mount Holly Municipal Complex

A & E Riverfront Trail

Tuckaseege Park

Belmont to Cramerton Sidewalk Connector

Stowe Park in Belmont

Goat Island Greenway

Goat Island Park

Riverside Greenway

Riverside Park in Cramerton

Bessemer City Park Trail

Bessemer City Park & Pool

Pharr Yarns Family Trail

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Avon-Catawba Creeks Greenway

Ferguson Park

Robert H. Ballard Park

Robert H Ballard Park

Highland Rail Trail Downtown Sidewalk Connection

Sims Legion Park

Rankin Lake Park Trail

Rankin Lake Park

Highland Rail Trail

Sims Legion Park

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