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Walking track at Harold Rankin Park

Walking track

Location

Lowell

519 Park Circle

Walking, Running

Best Use

Walking

Surface

Distance

Easy

Difficulty

Harold Rankin Park

Harold Rankin Park consists of a baseball field, softball field, soccer field, basketball court, concessions stand, restroom facilities, a 5-12 year old playground, swings, a covered shelter, picnic tables, walking track, outdoor fitness equipment, and on-site parking.

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Lowell

Lowell is a small town in Gaston County located west of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina by going north off of I-85 at exxit 21 or 23.

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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.

Parsifal Books and Coffee

No Limit Nutrition Smoothie Bar

El Pancho Villa

North Main Kava Bar

Hillbillys BBQ

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Easy

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Talking Tree Trail

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Easy

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Kings Mountain Gateway Trail

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Gravel

Moderate, Easy, Advanced

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Cardio Hill Trail

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Moderate

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Plateau Loop

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Rail Trail Loop

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Gravel

Easy

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Living History Farm Trail

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Natural Surface

Easy

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Kings Mountain Horse Trail

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Natural Surface

Easy, Moderate

30+ mile loop

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Kings Mountain Nature Trail

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Natural Surface

Easy

1.2 mile loop

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Kings Mountain Hiking Trail

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Natural Surface

Moderate

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Kings Mountain Battlefield Trail

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Paved, Walking

Moderate

1.5 Mile Loop

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Walking

Easy

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South Fork Ridge Trail

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Gravel

Moderate

0.8 Miles One Way

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Paved Greenway at Poston Park

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Easy

1/2 mile

1/2 mile paved greenway

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519 Park Circle, Lowell, NC 28098, USA

Walking

Easy

Walking track

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1316 Crowders Mountain Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016, USA

Easy

Walking/Jogging track.

Walking Track at Jaggers Park

424 South Spargo Street, Dallas, NC, USA

Paved

Easy

Paved walking track.

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305 W Church St, Dallas, NC 28034, USA

Walking

Easy

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Walking Track at Dallas Park

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Walking

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McAdenville Greenway Park

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Easy

0.8 miles, One Way

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Natural Surface, Gravel

Easy

1.8 miles, One Way

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Dutchmans Creek Greenway

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Paved, Gravel

Easy

0.6 miles, One Way

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Rocky Branch Trail

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Gravel, Natural Surface, Sidewalk

Easy, Moderate

1.20 miles, One Way

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Turnback Trail

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Natural Surface

Easy, Moderate

1.2-mile, One way

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Crowders Mountain Trail

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Natural Surface, Boardwalk, Gravel

Moderate

2.5 miles, One Way

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Backside Trail

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Gravel

Advanced

0.50 miles, One Way

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Easy

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Natural Surface

Easy, Moderate

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Natural Surface

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0.6 mile loop

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Persimmon Trail at DSBG

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Natural Surface

Easy

3.2 miles

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Natural Surface

Easy

0.80 miles loop

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Natural Surface

Advanced

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Natural Surface

Advanced

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Natural Surface

Advanced

1.70 miles, One Way

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522 Park Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA

Natural Surface

Easy

0.8 miles loop

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Crowders Mountain State…

River Loop at Warlick YMCA

2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Natural Surface

Easy

1 mile

The River Loop is a part of the Sytz…

Quarry Loop at Warlick YMCA

2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Natural Surface

Easy, Moderate

1.66-mile circuit

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2221 Robinwood Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, USA

Natural Surface

Easy

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Natural Surface

Easy

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Natural Surface

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2.0 Miles One Way

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Natural Surface, Gravel

Advanced

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Easy

2.1 miles, One Way

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Easy

1.3 Miles One Way

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Paved, Boardwalk, Natural Surface

Easy

1.3 Miles One Way

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Natural Surface

Moderate

2.4 Miles One Way

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Paved

Easy

4.5 Miles One Way

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Walking

Easy

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Paved

Easy

3.0 Miles One Way

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Walking, Jogging

Moderate

1.9 miles

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Paved, Gravel

Easy

2.1 Miles One Way

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