Running Trails & Greenways in the Triad
My favorite greenways/trails as a Greensboro runner are the Atlantic & Yadkin and Bicentennial Greenways. With so much history and miles exploring the city, these two greenways take you through such neat parts of the city and sections of nature/parks. The paths are shared with people and families running, walking, and biking all together. Salem Lake is another go-to in Winston-Salem. The terrain is packed gravel but the atmosphere is a good, peaceful escape with a 7-mile loop around the lake. So many miles and memories on them all over all the years!
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Greensboro
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/trails-greenways
Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway* (7.5 miles)
*bridge out on greenway (work on deck but not scheduled yet)
This corridor was constructed on the abandoned Atlantic-Yadkin (A&Y) railroad bed. The A&Y, Greensboro’s only current Rail Trail, provides opportunities to catch a glimpse of nature as well as reach urban destinations. The northernmost part of the greenway has a trail head parking lot, just north of Strawberry Road. Bur-Mil Park is also a good place to access the A&Y. Parking, information, and maps are available at the Frank Sharpe Wildlife Education Center. Greenway access and parking for trail users is also available at the Guilford Courthouse National Military parking lot on Old Battleground Road near the intersection of New Garden Road, and at Lewis Recreation Center and Country Park. A&Y users can take a detour off the greenway onto the Nat Greene Trail, Palmetto Trail, or Owl’s Roost Trail. Users can also access the Big Loop Trail and Little Loop Trail in Bur-Mil Park from the greenway. The Bicentennial Greenway intersects the A&Y at the Old Battleground and Lake Brandt road intersection as a sidewalk. From there it continues on via sidewalk along Old Battleground to the continuation of the Bicentennial Greenway as an asphalt trail at the old train trestle bridge.
Downtown Greenway (3 miles)
When complete, this greenway will create a four-mile loop around the heart of downtown and connect not only other trails and greenways but businesses, universities and neighborhoods. The following areas are available for parking while using the greenway: On-street parking at Smith and Prescott streets for the Tradition Cornerstone, on-street parking at Lindsay and Cumberland streets for the Innovation Cornerstone, accessible trailhead parking area at 475 Spring Garden Street at Morehead Park, and trailhead parking area at Eugene and Bragg Street at Five Points.
Lake Daniel Greenway (2 miles)
Located in Lake Daniel Park, the Lake Daniel Greenway is a paved multi-use path that stretches two miles from West Friendly Avenue to Mendenhall Street, west to east, paralleling Benjamin Parkway most of the way. Exercise stations are situated along the path for a great workout. In addition, the park offers public tennis courts, a basketball court, and a children’s playground. Parking for the greenway is available at Mimosa Drive and on East Lake Drive. Latham Park and Lake Daniel Park are linked by the Hill Street Connector Trail, which incorporates sidewalks and a paved path parallel to Hill Street.
Bicentennial Greenway (14.5 miles)
When complete, the Bicentennial will provide an almost 20 mile greenway that connects the City of High Point to the City of Greensboro. The Bicentennial Greenway can be accessed just north of the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park parking lot on Old Battleground Road. The Bicentennial Greenway travels northwest along Old Battleground Road and then changes direction southwest through wooded open space. Cross Battleground Avenue and take the sidewalk along Drawbridge Parkway to Kernodle Middle School. Follow the trail signs across the road into the woods to its current terminus near Horse Pen Creek Road. The new sections can be accessed from Guilford Elementary School and the Leonard Recreation Center. From the intersection of the Bicentennial Greenway and Lake Brandt Road in Greensboro, you can connect to the A&Y Greenway leading out to Bur Mil Park. The Nat Greene Trail and Palmetto Trail are also accessible from the greenway (see map below for details). Guilford Courthouse National Military Park trails are accessible from the Bicentennial Greenway with parking available on Old Battleground Road.
Greenhaven Greenway (0.63 miles)
The Greenhaven Greenway flows through Greenhaven Park paralleling Ryan Creek. This neighborhood park allows residents to experience a number of outdoor activities in a scenic park setting. The Greenhaven Greenway is parallel to Lynhaven Drive in south Greensboro and travels south from the intersection of Mystic Drive and Lynhaven Drive. Lynhaven Drive is east of Randleman Road. Turn west onto Mystic Drive from Randleman Road and south onto Lynhaven Drive. Roadside parking is available.
Hillsdale Greenway (1 mile)
The Hillsdale Greenway traverses a linear neighborhood park in the Four Seasons Mall area on the north side of Interstate 40. This park includes playground equipment, making it a perfect setting for the entire family to enjoy. The Hillsdale Greenway parallels Meadowview Road on the north side of Interstate 40, beginning at Urban Drive. The trail then crosses Meadowview and continues along Hardie Street and west along Murrayhill Road, ending back on Meadowview Road. Roadside parking is available at most points along the trail.
Latham Park Greenway (1.2 miles)
Latham Park Greenway winds through Latham Park parallel to North Buffalo Creek. This paved multi-use path features 20 fitness stations. The fitness trail section starts at the intersection of Wendover Avenue and Cridland Road and extends northeast to the North Elm Street trailhead. In addition, there are tennis facilities, basketball courts, and Little League baseball fields available in the park. You can access the Latham Park Greenway trailhead on Hill Street, just north of Battleground Avenue and Green Hill Cemetery, with parking available. The other trailhead, north of Moses Cone Hospital on the west side of North Elm Street, is accessible to pedestrians only. Access is also possible from Cridland Road, north of Wendover Avenue, where roadside parking is available. Latham Park and Lake Daniel Park are linked by the Hill Street Connector Trail, which incorporates sidewalks and a paved path parallel to Hill Street.
Northeast Community Trail (1.2 miles)
The 1.2 miles of greenway provide the community with recreational opportunities on a beautifully-landscaped trail in northeast Greensboro. This beautiful 1.2-mile greenway is the first link in a proposed trail that will eventually connect Latham Park to Keeley Park in northeast Greensboro.
Rolling Roads Greenway (0.62 miles)
Two small playgrounds are an added bonus to this beautiful neighborhood park. Rolling Roads Park is located south of Hillsdale Park between Cheltham Boulevard and Bridgett Boulevard, just off Four Seasons Boulevard. The greenway begins at Bridgette Boulevard in the east and travels parallel to the street until it ends near Cezanne Drive. Roadside parking is available.
Shannon Hills Greenway (1.15 miles)
The Shannon Hills Greenway is a 1.15-mile greenway linking Shannon Woods Park and Shannon Hills Park. This neighborhood trail parallels Ryan Creek and is perfect for walking or jogging. The trail begins just north of Glendale Drive and runs north through Shannon Hills Park across Rehobeth Church Road into Shannon Woods Park, ending at Vandalia Road. Roadside parking is available, but please use caution.
Southeast Greenway (1.2 miles)
The Southeast Greenway, constructed in 2013, now links the Downtown Greenway to Sussman Park. The greenway connects to the Downtown Greenway near the Freeman Mill off ramp and Lee Street. The Southeast Greenway can be accessed from Sussman Park where parking is available on the street.
High Point
High Point Greenway (4.9 miles)
The High Point Greenway is a 4.9 mile paved trail beginning at Armstrong Park and ending at Piedmont Environmental Center. The High Point Greenway can be accessed at the following locations: Armstrong Park, Kirkman Park School, University Park (1800 Deep River Rd.), Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Rd.), Legion Lot – 1102 Penny Rd., and High Point City Lake Park Trail. https://www.highpointnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21695/Greenways-Map-2023
Bicentennial Greenway (6.2 miles)
The High Point section of the Bicentennial Greenway begins at the Piedmont Environmental Center and runs north to Gallimore Dairy Road. The Bicentennial Greenway can be accessed at: Piedmont Environmental Center – 1220 Penny Rd., 4125 Piedmont Pkwy., High Point, Gallimore Dairy Rd., Greensboro, Jamestown Park – 7041 East Fork Rd., Jamestown, and Gibson Park – 5207 West Wendover Ave., Jamestown. https://www.highpointnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21695/Greenways-Map-2023
City Lake Park (0.6 miles)
The City Lake Park Trail can be accessed at: High Point City Lake Park – 602 W. Main St., Jamestown, Legion Lot – 1102 Penny Rd., and Piedmont Environmental Center – 1220 Penny Rd.
Southwest Heritage Greenway (0.44 miles)
This .44 mile paved trail runs between Vail Avenue and Grimes Avenue with parking located at the Southside Recreation Center (401 Taylor Avenue). From Taylor Avenue to Grimes Avenue, enjoy the Botanical Woodland Teaching Garden, a helix shaped walkway that combines art with nature.
Urban “Hikes”
In partnership with the High Point Library, the city created an Urban Hikes Map with 8 trails starting from the High Point Public Library. All the hikes are accessible by sidewalk.
https://www.highpointnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14410/Library-Walking-Routes
Other walking paths
Burnett Park 1051 Montlieu Ave. High Point, NC 27262 1 loop = 0.3 miles
Washington Street Park 738 Washington St. High Point, NC 27260 1 loop = 0.1 miles
The Pickle Route Greensboro to High Point Fleet Feet Stores (16.4 miles)
Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway to Bicentennial Greenways (Greensboro to High Point sections) https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6112573444
Winston-Salem
https://www.cityofws.org/978/Greenways
Bethabara Greenway (2.7 miles)
The Bethabara Greenway runs along Mill and Minorcas creeks from Reynolda Commons Shopping Center through Historic Bethabara Park, crossing Old Town Road and under Silas Creek Parkway to the Crown Oaks Apartments and Hayes Forest Drive in the Brookridge retirement community. Connections are as follows: Crown Oaks Apartments, Edgebrook Drive, Historic Bethabara Park, Midkiff Road, Old Town Drive, Old Town Road, and Reynolda Commons Shopping Center.
Bowen Branch Greenway (0.3 miles)
The Bowen Branch Greenway runs along Brushy Fork Creek from Bowen Boulevard to New Walkertown Road. Connections are as follows: Bowen Boulevard Park and Fitness Course and Ashley Middle School (via sidewalk connector), New Walkertown Road, Newell-Massey Greenway, Winston Lake Aquatics Center and Twin City Little League Complex (via sidewalk connector).
Brushy Fork Greenway (0.55 miles)
Brushy Fork Greenway runs along Brushy Fork Creek from Old Greensboro Road to Lowery Street on the other side of Business 40. Connections are as follows: Fifth Street, Lowery Street, Old Greensboro Road, Newell-Massey Greenway, and Skyland Park.
Gateway Commons Greenway (0.8 mile loop)
Gateway Commons Greenway is a loop through Gateway Commons Park between Northwest Boulevard and Glenn Avenue. Connections are as follows: Glenn Avenue, Kimberley Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, and Northwest Boulevard.
Little Creek Greenway (0.77 miles)
Little Creek Greenway runs along Little Creek from the Shoppes on Little Creek shopping center, through Little Creek Park and Recreation Center to dead-end near Atwood Road. Connections are as follows: Aztec Court, Foxcroft Drive, Little Creek Park and Recreation Center, and Shoppes on Little Creek center.
Long Branch Trail (1.6 miles)
Long Branch Trail runs from Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, through Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, under Business 40, to Salem Creek Greenway. Connections are as follows: Bailey Park, Center for Design Innovation, Fifth Street, Fourth Street, Research Parkway, Salem Creek Greenway, Seventh Street, Stadium Drive, Third Street, Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Muddy Creek Greenway (2.9 miles)
Muddy Creek Greenway runs nearly three miles along Muddy Creek from Country Club Road, through Jamison Park, under Robinhood Road, and terminating at the bridge to the Summerfield Development opposite Jefferson Elementary School. Connections are as follows: Country Club Road, Five neighborhood connectors (Cedar Trail, Century Oaks, Lantern Ridge, Stonebridge, Summerfield, Brooks Landing), Jamison Park, Jefferson Elementary School, Meadowlark Middle and Elementary schools, and Robinhood Road.
Newell/Massey Greenway (1.2 miles)
Newell/Massey Greenway runs along Brushy Fork from Waterworks Road to Old Greensboro Road. Connections are as follows: Bowen Branch Greenway (via sidewalk connector) Winston Lake Park, Brushy Fork Greenway, New Walkertown Road, Old Greensboro Road, Skyland Park, Twin City Little League fields, Waterworks Road, and Winston Lake Aquatics Center.
Peachtree Greenway (0.6 miles)
Peachtree Greenway runs from Salem Creek Greenway and along Peachtree Street to the Waughtown Connector/Quarry Park. Connections are as follows: Salem Creek Greenway, Peachtree Street, and Quarry Park.
Salem Lake Trail (7 miles)
Salem Lake Trail encircles Salem Lake in Salem Lake Park. The trail is one of the most popular outings for exercise in the area, and you can see equestrians along with runners, walkers and bikers. Main and Point parking lots, playground, picnic areas and marina office. Restrooms: Salem Lake Road (marina office and near playground/picnic area) and Linville Road
815 Salem Lake Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Map and Directions
Linville Road Parking Area Map
Salem Creek Greenway (5.2 miles)
Salem Creek Greenway runs along Salem Creek from Marketplace Mall, through Washington Park, under Broad Street, across Main Street and through Happy Hill and Reynolds parks to Salem Lake Park. Connections are as follows: Broad Street, Central Park, Civitan Park, Gateway YMCA, Happy Hills Park, Long Branch Trail, Main Street, Marketplace Mall, MLK Jr. Drive, Old Salem, Peachtree Greenway, Reynolds Park, Salem College, Salem Lake Park, Salem Lake Trail, Strollway, Washington Park, WSSU (Anderson Center), and Peters Creek Parkway.
Silas Creek Greenway (0.8 miles)
Silas Creek Greenway runs along Silas Creek from Shaffner Park to Robinhood Road. Connections are as follows: Burkeshore Road, Robinhood Road, Shaffner Park, Silas Creek Parkway, and Sherwood Forest Elementary School.
Strollway Greenway (1.2 miles)
The Strollway runs from Fourth Street to the Old Salem Visitors Center and Salem Avenue. The route is slated to be modified as part of the Business 40 Rebuild project. Connections are as follows: Downtown (First Street, Corpening Plaza, Second Street via sidewalk connector) Brookstown Avenue, Salem Avenue, Academy Street, Old Salem, Gateway YWCA, and Salem Creek Trail.
Waughtown Connector (1.61 miles)
The Waughtown Connector runs from Marble and Waughtown streets through Quarry Park to the Peachtree Greenway. Connections are as follows: Leight Street, Marble Street/Waughtown Street, Quarry Park, and Peachtree Greenway.
Additional resources/links:
Piedmont Discovery App (free) https://www.piedmontdiscoveryapp.com
TMoM hiking trails link (trail running) https://triadmomsonmain.com/my-blog/favorite-local-hiking-trails/
Running Shorts Blog tracks link (run or walk) https://running-shorts.ghost.io/tracks-in-the-triad-heres-where-you-can-run-and-walk
Local Race Day Calendar (road & trail) https://running-shorts.ghost.io/race-days
Local Running Groups https://running-shorts.ghost.io/running-groups-in-the-triad-greensboro-winston-salem-high-point-and-more/
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