Near River Trail - River Park
Boardwalk at Wetland Trail - River Park.
Near River Trail - River Park
Railroad Trestle at River Trail - River Park, connecting to Piedmont Medical Center Trail.

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River Trail - River Park

4.0 (2 Ratings)
River Trail at River Park is a 0.8-mile paved trail that follows alongside the Catawba River.
0.8
mi
Distance
45
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.82mi
Distance
45ft
Elevation Gain
46ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
537ft
High Point
483ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The River Trail at River Park begins at the Railroad Trestle that connects to the end of Riverwalk: Piedmont Medical Center Trail. Users can access the beginning of River Trail via a short walk down from the trailhead parking lot off of Celriver Road. The trail then continues south along the Catawba River for approximately 0.7 miles and connects to River Park. Users can turn left and continue into River Park through the Wetland Trail, or they can continue onto the Waterford Golf Course Trail. This trail offers great views of the Catawba River, as well as options for a longer hike or bike ride.

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