Near Catawba Nation Greenway Trail
Bridge at Catawba Nation Greenway Trail
Near Catawba Nation Greenway Trail
Interpretative Signage along Catawba Nation Greenway Trail
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Catawba River at Catawba Nation Greenway Trail

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Catawba Nation Greenway Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
Catawba Nation Greenway Trail is a 2.4-mile natural surface trail through the Catawba Indian Nation Reservation.
2.3
mi
Distance
55
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.25mi
Distance
55ft
Elevation Gain
68ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
548ft
High Point
466ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
There are three trails on the reservation, but only one of the trails is part of the Carolina Thread Trail. Catawba Nation Greenway Trail begins at the trailhead behind the Catawba Indian Nation Reservation and Cultural Center, where it is called the Cultural Trail or the Yehasuri Trail. The trail then heads down to the Catawba River for about 0.6 miles, and there is educational signage about the Catawba Indian Nation on this segment of trail, as well as a Catawba dwelling, bark house, dugout trees, story circle, and archeological dig. Once you reach the Catawba River, take a left to continue on the Catawba Nation Greenway Trail. This 1.6-mile segment of the Carolina Thread Trail follows the river and features two bridges, benches, and a small hand carry boat launch. After 1.6-miles, turn off on to the Loop Trail towards the Government Center for 0.3 miles, where the Catawba Nation Greenway Trail ends. Parking is available at the Catawba Indian Nation Reservation and Cultural Center (1536 Tom Steven Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730). Additional parking is available at the Catawba Indian Tribal Government Office (996 Avenue of the Nations, Rock Hill, SC 29730).

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