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Nature Trail at Schiele Museum

All within a 0.7 mile trek, you'll experience a pine forest, mixed hardwood forest, and pond and stream communities typical of the North Carolina Piedmont. On our Trail for all Seasons, every day is a good day for a walk. Play'Scape is a good play area for kids along the trail. Please note four-legged, furry, leashed friends are welcome on our Nature Trail, but NOT permitted within any of the other outdoor exhibits.

Location

1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

0.7 mile loop

Easy

Best Use

Surface

Distance

Difficulty

Natural Surface

Walking, Hiking

GASTONIA

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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.

Schiele Museum

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Regional wildlife & natural areas are the focus of a museum with a planetarium & a nature trail.

Hike these trails 

Located close by

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.

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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.

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Rocktop Trail at Crowders Mountain

Natural Surface

Advanced

1.4 miles one way

This trail crosses several rock ledges and requires good footwear and careful attention to staying on the trail.

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