For the hiker and outdoorsman, the Haw River Trail offers the promise of a unique experience not found anywhere else in our region. The intersecting blue line of the “H” represents the river, with green paths on each side representing the land trail. Check back often for updates as new trailheads and trail sections open. A 500-acre park with 6 miles of hiking trails, two 18-hole disc golf courses, 6 miles of equestrian trails, canoe/kayak rentals, a playground, a volleyball court,

This innovative trail system, with about 19 miles of hiking trails and some 40 miles of canoe / kayak paddling fun (with 14 entry points) all along the Haw River. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. By Alamance Parks / In Events, Haw River Trail, Miscellaneous, Outdoors, Parks & Trails / Comments Off. Joe Jacob, who created the company, is a marine biologist and conservationist who worked two decades for The Nature Conservancy and has spent years paddling the Haw. For locals, seeing their home from the river provides a new perspective and a rediscovery of the natural beauty that surrounds them. While perhaps less obvious than the benefits to hikers and paddlers, nature trails such as the Haw River Trail have a lot to offer the economy of their local communities. [1], The land trail will follow the Haw River across Alamance from where it enters near Altamahaw, then around Burlington and Graham, through Swepsonville, and past Saxapahaw. The concept and drive behind the Haw River Trail are the product of the vision and hard work of local citizens, organizations and governments dating back more than a decade. Preserving our rural landscapes is increasingly critical, requiring active effort from the community.

The trail is well marked and maintained. This one-way trail walks along the edge of an island in the Haw River which makes for a scenic walk.

Which begs the question, why another trail?

Additional trails are expected to be built in order to complete the planned 70 mile trail. The Haw River Trail is a 70-mile long multi-use trail following the path of the Haw River from Haw River State Park to Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.. For over half of that stretch, the Haw River Land Trail will combine with the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail.. Shallow Ford Natural Area to Indian Valley, Red Slide Park to Graham/Swepsonville River Park, Swepsonville River Park to Saxapahaw Lake.

Currently, over 20 miles of Land Trail are open to the public in Alamance County, offering beautiful views of the river and its plants and wildlife, as well as opportunities to hike, walk, picnic, and fish along the river. Highland Trail (orange) – The Highland Trail is a .8 mile loop trail located at Great Bend Park.

The Haw River Trail is a 70-mile (110 km) long multi-use trail currently being built through the North Carolina Piedmont. Great Bend Park has a parking lot and a restroom. The planned Haw River Trail (HRT) corridor extends approximately 80 miles along the Haw River from Haw River State Park on the Rockingham-Guilford County line through Alamance County to Jordan Lake State Recreational Area in Chatham County. When I first looked at this address, I thought I must be mistaken because I've hiked the trail but it wasn't at the listed address. The Haw River Trail provides public access to Alamance County’s most important natural feature. Before the outlet malls and before I-40, the Haw River was truly the lifeline of our region. The Haw River Trail and Haw River Paddle Trail follows the Haw River from Haw River State Park to Jordan Lake State Natural Area. Built on the idea of conservation through recreation, the land and paddle trails allow the community to explore and appreciate its river while helping to conserve and protect this important resource. With the sponsorship of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council and Elon University, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by 12 governmental agencies agreeing to support and collaborate to promote conservation and recreation in the Haw River corridor. BURLINGTON, N.C.– Alamance Parks is excited to announce that all Alamance County operated Haw River Trail locations are now open an hour longer each evening.

Visit the Haw River Trail webpage or AllTrails.com for complete trail descriptions, segment mileage, and more.

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/haw-river-trail Nature-based recreation is a sustainable, non-destructive industry capable of producing substantial revenue for small business owners, hotel and restaurant purveyors, and local governments- as well as jobs for local residents. 2 2018 Nov. 1. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, 3916 R Dean Coleman Rd, Burlington, NC 27215-8058. For the most up to date information, please visit Alamance Parks. This 1.2 mile trail begins at the Indian Valley Paddle Access (street parking),  it follows the Haw River for most of the trail but it takes a quick detour through a residential street. Founded on the idea of conservation through recreation, the Haw River Trail (HRT) is a land and paddle trail connecting Haw River State Park to Jordan Lake State Recreation Area.

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