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South Mountains State Park
NC- West and Mountains
- South Mountains State Park
51 mi 82 km
Hikes55 mi 89 km
Trails15
Photos
6 Trails
14 Trails
2 Trails
Food & Drink
After the Hike: Local Favorites
Tokyo Diner
Great food, great prices!
Jersey Mike's Subs
Chick-fil-A
Chicken! Seriously, I adore the chickfila sand which. Best bang for your buck.
Silver Creek Restaurant
Best fast food in Morganton for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Judge's Riverside BBQ
The buffet is great and sitting riverfront doesn't hurt either.
Chen's Garden
Try the sesame chicken!
Firehouse Subs Morganton
Don't be scared of the house Datil Pepper sauce. It's sweet, just a little zip, and adds a great flavor to any sub.
Friday Friends
french onion soup is great here, love all their salads, and haven't had anything here that I haven't liked but they have so many choices I haven't tried them all. make sure you have lots of time here
Mountain Burrito
Best restaurant in Morganton
Asian Fusion Kitchen
The phở bò is awesome -- and surprisingly popular with kids!
Root And Vine Resturant
Great Chef made food and designed menu, the staff is superb! The only gourmet restaurant in Town
Jake's Wayback Burgers
All great food! and MILKSHAKES!!!!!
Wisteria Southern Gastropub
The food, amazing. The beer, the choices. The staff, on top of it.
FATZ
Request Brooke as your server... She's the BEST!!!!
Las Salsas
The tableside guacamole preparation is really cool and good.
Jimmy John's
Number 9 is best
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Great breakfasts all day long
El Sarape Mexican Restaurant
Good food and really clean. Wish they were open for breakfast!
Gran Fondo Asheville Cycling Festival:
Jul 23 - New Belgium Brewing Company
A fun and festive event featuring 30, 60 and 100 mile rides, benefitting Friends of the Smokies. Details
A fun and festive event featuring 30, 60 and 100 mile rides, benefitting Friends of the Smokies. Details
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Trails in South Mountains State Park - 19
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3.1 mi
5.0 km
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Saddleback Trail
Salem, NC
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3.1 mi 5.0 km | Salem, NC |
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2.1 mi
3.4 km
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Shinny Trail
Salem, NC
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2.1 mi 3.4 km | Salem, NC |
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1.4 mi
2.3 km
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Hidden Cove Trail
Drexel, NC
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1.4 mi 2.3 km | Drexel, NC |
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1.4 mi
2.3 km
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High Shoals Falls Loop Trail
Salem, NC
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1.4 mi 2.3 km | Salem, NC |
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10.9 mi
17.5 km
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Roper Hollow Road
Glen Alpine, NC
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10.9 mi 17.5 km | Glen Alpine, NC |
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1.8 mi
2.9 km
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Chestnut Knob Trail
Salem, NC
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1.8 mi 2.9 km | Salem, NC |
Minor Issues
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No longer closed, but the park service and volunteers are working the areas damaged by fire. Trail is clear of obstacles.
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1.5 mi
2.3 km
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Possum Trail
Connelly Springs, NC
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1.5 mi 2.3 km | Connelly Springs, NC |
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3.7 mi
5.9 km
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Fox Trail
Salem, NC
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3.7 mi 5.9 km | Salem, NC |
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2.1 mi
3.4 km
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Sawtooth Trail
Salem, NC
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2.1 mi 3.4 km | Salem, NC |
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3.2 mi
5.2 km
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Horseridge Trail
Salem, NC
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3.2 mi 5.2 km | Salem, NC |
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3.8 mi
6.2 km
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Upper Falls Trail
Salem, NC
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3.8 mi 6.2 km | Salem, NC |
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4.9 mi
7.8 km
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Raven Rock Trail
Salem, NC
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4.9 mi 7.8 km | Salem, NC |
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2.7 mi
4.3 km
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Lower CCC Trail
Salem, NC
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2.7 mi 4.3 km | Salem, NC |
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2.2 mi
3.6 km
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H.Q. Trail
Salem, NC
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2.2 mi 3.6 km | Salem, NC |
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1.0 mi
1.7 km
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Jacob Branch Trail
Salem, NC
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1.0 mi 1.7 km | Salem, NC |
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2.9 mi
4.7 km
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Benn Knob Trail
Salem, NC
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2.9 mi 4.7 km | Salem, NC |
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2.1 mi
3.3 km
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Little River Trail
Salem, NC
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2.1 mi 3.3 km | Salem, NC |
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1.6 mi
2.6 km
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Turkey Ridge Trail
Drexel, NC
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1.6 mi 2.6 km | Drexel, NC |
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2.6 mi
4.2 km
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Upper CCC Trail
Drexel, NC
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2.6 mi 4.2 km | Drexel, NC |
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