Highland Rail Trail Downtown Sidewalk Connection
This 0.5-mile downtown sidewalk trail connects downtown Gastonia to the Highland Rail Trail. Walkers and runners can follow this trail from the intersection of Marietta Street and Franklin Boulevard, along Long Avenue until they reach the trailhead for the Highland Rail Trail, which is located at the intersection of Broad Street and Long Avenue. The rail trail is clearly marked by a Carolina Thread Trail marker and is visible from the road.
Location
1201-1299 Dr M.L.K. Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
.5 Miles One Way
Easy
Best Use
Surface
Distance
Difficulty
Paved
Walking, Biking, Wheelchair Accessible
Sims Legion Park
Home to the Gaston College Rhinos baseball team. This facility makes a great location for your next event.
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.
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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.