Near Saxapahaw Island Trail
Sandy fishing spot
Near Saxapahaw Island Trail
Rocky outcropping on the Haw River

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Saxapahaw Island Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
This trail wanders the island in the middle of the Haw River.
1.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.3mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
436ft
High Point
414ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
If you park in town, this trail is accessed off of Church Road Bridge. The east side of the bridge has a sidewalk. The trail is a combination of a few trails put in by the county and braided trails that wandering fisherman have created. The trail is generally quite sandy and the ecology is different then what you mostly find in the Piedmont. I suspect his trail can get buggy in hot weather.

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