OUTDOOR TRAILS
The 7.5-mile shared-use, asphalt greenway connects to multiple additional trails. The greenway is considered accessible for those using a mobility device. The A&Y Greenway is great for hiking and biking, and provides opportunities to experience nature through birds, native plants and flowers, and Lake Brandt. The A&Y Greenway is Greensboro's only Rail Trail, constructed on the abandoned Atlantic-Yadkin railroad bed.
The Bicentennial Greenway spans nearly 17 miles through Greensboro and Guilford County. The trail is great for road cycling and walking. Paved pathways make it accessible to visitors of all abilities. The Bicentennial Greenway connects to multiple additional trails.
The Greensboro Downtown Greenway is one of the few urban greenways in North Carolina. The 4-mile walking and biking trail offers accessible amenities, public art, green space, free events, and more. The Downtown Greenway offers multiple entry and exit points to explore Greensboro, stop for a bite to eat, and experience the city.
Keeley Park is home to several trails, including the area's first adaptive mountain biking trail. The trail is about two miles long and provides four “Experience Zones,” offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced lines for rider progression. Keeley Park offers a 0.62-mile Beginner Mountain Biking Trail, a 1.47-mile paved greenway, and the Keeley Universal Trail, a 1.62-mile natural surface mountain biking trail.
The Nat Greene Trail is one of the oldest and most popular of the City's watershed trails. It winds through diverse mixed hardwoods and pines along the watershed buffer of Lake Brandt’s southeast edge. Wildflowers and running cedar adorn the trail as it meanders around Lake Brandt. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running.
The Nat Greene Trail is one of six watershed trails designated as part of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail system.
The Owl's Roost Trail is a destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and runners. The 4.7-mile trail is moderately challenging. Visitors can expect tree roots and muddy sections along their journey. Check out the observation deck for scenic views of Lake Brandt. Dogs are allowed on the Owl's Roost Trail, but must remain leashed.
The Palmetto Trail is a 2.9-mile loop that parallels the shores of Lake Brandt and offers opportunities for viewing waterfowl and wildlife. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking. The Palmetto Trail connects to the Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway and Nat Greene Trail.
