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
Location
Ferguson Park, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA
2.4 Miles One Way
Easy
Best Use
Surface
Distance
Difficulty
Paved
Walking, Running, Biking, Wheelchair Accessible

Ferguson Park
Ferguson Park’s softball complex is ideal for tournament play with four lighted fields.
Nearby


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.
Hike these trails
Located close by
Nature Trail at Schiele Museum
Natural Surface
Easy
0.7 mile loop
This nature trail is free for all visitors with access to the Play'Scape. Pets must be leashed.
Fern Trail at Crowders Mountain
Natural Surface
Easy
0.80 miles loop
This loop trail connects with a portion of the Turnback Trail and follows a creek for some portions of the trail.
Tower Trail at Crowders Mountain
Natural Surface
Advanced
1.8 miles one way
Begins at the Linwood Access Area and ends at the radio towers on Crowders Mountain.