Blue Star Blazers - Hiking Club
The Blue Star Blazers hold a number of hikes on the Greenway and around the local area. Check here for the latest hike information or joint the group's Facebook page for information about impromptu hikes.
Want to learn more? Find us on Facebook: Anne Springs Close Greenway Hiking Club or email us at GreenwayHikingClub@gmail.com.
| Date | Time | Entrance/Location | Miles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 7 | 6pm | Lake Haigler | Approx. 2-2.5 miles | Meet at the Greenway Gateway. |
| Oct. 8 | 11am | Boone Fork Trail | 5.2 miles | Meet at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 296.4 at Julian Price Park picnic area near Blowing Rock, NC. Meet for lunch at Blowing Rock Brewing after this hike, which is rated moderately strenuous with a waterfall. |
| Oct. 9 | 10am | Elk Knob State Park | 3.8 miles | Hike is rated moderate to strenuous. Trail head is located past the visitor center at the next parking lot. Meet for lunch after hiking at Our Daily Bread. |
| Oct. 10 | 11am | Flat Top Mountain Trail | Approx. 5 miles | Parking is located next to the Manor House. Plan to meet for lunch after hiking. |
| Oct. 13 | 6pm | Horse Stables | Approx. 2.5 miles | Meet at Horse Stables parking lot. |
| Oct. 14 | 6pm | Lake Haigler Entrance | Approx. 2-2.5 miles | Meet at the Greenway Gateway. |
| Oct. 16 | 8:30am | Riverwalk: Piedmont Medical Center Trail | Approx. 5 miles | Meet at trail head near Pump House for this hike, which is rated easy. |
| Oct. 17 | 11am | Dairy Barn Entrance | Approx. 3.1 miles | Meet at Dairy Barn parking lot. |
| Oct. 21 | 6pm | Lake Haigler Entrance | Approx. 2-2.5 miles | Meet at the Greenway Gateway. |
| Oct. 23 | 9:30am | Carolina Thread Trail, Waxhaw Segment | Approx. 8 miles | Park at 1304 H.C. Nesbit Park Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Trail begins at end of parking lot. Plan on lunch in Waxhaw after hiking. |
| Oct. 24 | 11am | Horse Stables | Approx. 5 miles | Meet in Horse Stables parking lot. |
| Oct. 26 | 6pm | Adventure Road Entrance | Approx. 2-3 miles | Meet in the first parking lot for a 2-mile hike. If it's not too dark, another mile may be added. |
| Oct. 28 | 6pm | Lake Haigler Entrance | Approx. 2-2.5 miles | Meet at the Greenway Gateway. |
| Oct. 30 | 10am | Crowder's Mountain State park | Approx. 4.4 miles | Meet at the visitor center at Sparrow Springs access (522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain NC 28086) for this trail, rated moderate. |
trail status
Horse, Bike, Hike and Dog Park trails are open.
Trails are open to members only Friday-Sunday.
Trail hotline: 803.547.1019
Hours: 7am - Sunset
Daily Use Fees:
$6 per person | Youth (ages 5-12) $4 per person
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