Near Waterford Trail - River Park
Bridge at Waterford Golf Course Trail - River Park
Near Waterford Trail - River Park
Boardwalk at Wetland Trail - River Park
Near Waterford Trail - River Park
Boardwalk at Wetland Trail - River Park.

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Waterford Trail - River Park

3.5 (2 Ratings)
The Waterford Trail at River Park is a 1.5-mile natural surface and paved trail that circles the Waterford Golf Course.
1.5
mi
Distance
26
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.49mi
Distance
26ft
Elevation Gain
70ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
545ft
High Point
482ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Waterford Trail at River Park begins at the semicircle at the end of Overview Drive. For approximately 0.5 miles, the trail is paved and circles around the golf course, passing behind the Waterford Golf Club. The trail then becomes a natural surface trail that follows the Catawba River for another 0.5 miles. The trail then turns away from the river to meander through a wooded area along Manchester Creek and crosses two bridges. The trail ends at the kayak/canoe launch at River Park, where users can continue onto the Wetland Trail - River Park or the River Trail - River Park.

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