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BUFFALO CREEK PARK
PARK ENTRANCE: Buffalo Creek Rd. past Rumbling
Bald Resort, Lake Lure

DISTANCE: 13.1 miles
2 TRAILS: Buffalo Creek Loop, Weed Patch
SURFACE: natural
USES: mountain bike, hike, walk
DIFFICULTY: medium/elevation change

DITTMER-WATTS NATURE TRAIL PARK
TRAILHEAD: 271 N.C. Hwy. 9, Lake Lure
DISTANCE: 3.3 miles, multiple trails
SURFACE: natural
USES: hike, walk, run, picnic, dog friendly-no leash

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DIFFICULTY: easy

Pavilion on Park
Square (POPS)
Located between Park Square and
Mill Street, just off historic Main
Street, sits a fenced in downtown
park for all ages. With two splash
pads, permanent restrooms,
concession stand, and the 1,100
seat Burnt Chimney Amphitheater,
POPS will offer visitors an outdoor
refuge year round.
Be on the lookout > POPS is next
door to one of the Thermal Belt Rail
Trail access points. Many amenities
are coming to this area as well,
including a dog park with water
feature, fitness area, playground,
water filling stations, covered
seating, bicycle racks and bicyle
repair stations.

Other
Outdoor
Activities
Up-to-date trail maps, bike routes,
Rutherford Race Series sign ups,
cycling tour registration, and other
special events can all be found
on ROC's website by scaning this
QR code.

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BROAD RIVER PADDLE TRAIL

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THERMAL BELT RAIL TRAIL

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PURPLE MARTIN TRAIL &
CRESTVIEW PARK LOOP

Information on TOP 5 map located on pgs 24-25

Information on TOP 5 map located on pgs 24-25

TRAILHEADS: Hwy. 221 & Parkway Dr.; Park St.,
Rutherfordton

DISTANCE: 3.7 miles
SURFACE: paved, gravel
USES: walk, run, bike, picnic, waterplay, playground,
bathrooms

DIFFICULTY: easy

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ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAILS

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CAMP

TRAILHEAD: 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
DISTANCE: 3.3 miles
SURFACE: natural, stairs
USES: hike, walk, run, picnic
DIFFICULTY: easy

TRAILHEAD: S. Mountain Rd., Bostic
DISTANCE: 3+ mile loop
SURFACE: natural
USES: hike, walk, run
DIFFICULTY: medium/elevation change

Visit the Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC) website
at www.RutherfordOutdoor.org for more area trails,
weekly activities, events and a fully interactive map for
your trips!

REFERENCE MAP ON PGS 24-25

Also visit our Welcome Center in Lake Lure for our
ROC kiosk with downloadable maps, trails and more.

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