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Carolina Thread Trail belmontfarmersmarket.org; mountain bike trails for cyclists of all
Linking Communities & gastonfarmersmarket.com; and experience levels. The park is a result
The Carolinas mounthollyfarmersmarket.com. of fantastic collaboration between
The Carolina Thread Trail is your regional Belmont, Cramerton, and other partners
Hiking Boots & Paddles
network of connected greenways, including the Tarheel Trailblazers and the
trails, and blueways that reaches 15 2023 Catawba Riverkeeper Carolina Thread Trail.
counties across both the Carolinas. Eco Tours
Info: carolinathreadtrail.org
There are more than 300 miles of trails During this 25th anniversary year for
and 170 miles of waterways linking Catawba Riverkeeper, the progressive Crowders Mountain
people to communities. The Thread nonprofit had led monthly guided Eco State Park
Trail preserves our natural areas and is a Tours throughout the Catawba River
Gastonia
place for recreation, transportation, and
Basin. Each adventure offers a different
conservation, and is coordinated by the Crowders Mountain State Park has
experience: kayaking on the water or
Catawba Lands Conservancy. Did you 11 trails throughout its 5,000+ acres.
hiking on land; excursions suited for
know? There are still more than 1,250 Hikers can access the highest point
beginners or experts, and with your
miles of connecting trails to be built. in Gaston County on the mountain’s
own equipment or rental gear from the
More info: carolinathreadtrail.org 1,625-foot summit – one of two peaks
organization. It’s all about community
in the park – or walk the 12-mile
Farmers Markets connections in wild, beautiful places.
Ridgeline Trail. The park’s lake is open
Belmont, Gastonia, Mount Holly 704-679-9494
for fishing. Listen and look for a wide
Meet the people who grow your food and catawbariverkeeper.org
variety of songbirds and birds of prey
make clothing, soaps, art, and more when
Rocky Branch Trail: that makes the park a great spot for
you bring your bags to the local Farmers
Market. Markets generally operate from A Carolina Thread Trail birdwatching. Also: rock climbing,
April through October during the growing Belmont – Cramerton mountain biking, rowing, and picnicking.
season. Check each location for hours The Rocky Branch Trail connects 4611 Linwood Road,
of operation, special announcements for Belmont and Cramerton and weaves Gastonia, NC 28086
live music and entertainment: through forests with four miles of 704-853-5375 | ncparks.gov

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