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Forney Creek Trail - Catawba Springs Preserve Segment

This 1.3-mile natural surface trail in eastern Lincoln County ties directly into the Kathryn G. Clark segment to the south, for a total of 2.4 miles, primarily along Forney Creek. The Catawba Springs Preserve property is conserved by the Catawba Lands Conservancy. 
Trail Uses
Walking / hiking / running Mountain biking
Location
Denver (NC)
Length
1.30 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy, Moderate
Surface
Natural surface, Boardwalk
Motorized Vehicles
Not Permitted
Fees
No
Pets
Permitted on leash
Parking Spaces
50
Restrooms
No
Hours
Dawn - Dusk

Description

Please note: Due to a heavy rains, an area of this trail has suffered significant erosion. The trail is still passable but use caution when navigating the area.

The Forney Creek Trail - Catawba Springs Preserve Segment is a natural surface trail running north-south for 1.3 miles along Forney Creek in eastern Lincoln County. It connects directly to the Kathryn G. Clark segment for a total of 2.4 miles. The wooded environment is part of the 135-acre Catawba Springs Preserve, which is protected by Catawba Lands Conservancy and the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund. Difficulty level is easy to moderate with beautiful views of Forney Creek and two impoundments once used by the Catawba Springs Hunt Club.

Many species of oaks are found in the preserve, providing shade along the trail and shelter for the wildlife. Occasionally, trail visitors will be treated to the sight of an eastern box turtle or other small critters in the leaf litter.

Other Information

Forney Creek Trail is a part of the Butterfly Highway. "The Butterfly Highway is a statewide conservation restoration initiative that aims to restore native pollinator habitats to areas impacted by urbanization, land use change and agriculture across North Carolina. From backyard Pollinator Pitstops to large-scale roadside habitat restoration, the project is creating a network of native flowering plants to support butterflies, bees, birds and other pollen and nectar dependent wildlife." NC Wildlife Federation-Butterfly Highway Website

Trail Manager

Visit the Catawba Lands Conservancy's website for more information or contact:

Catawba Lands Conservancy
Land Stewardship Director
2400 Park Road, Suite 1
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-342-3330 x1209
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Trailhead Information

Parking Address: Sally's YMCA, 1601 Forney Creek Parkway, Denver, NC 28037 MAP

Trailhead Location: MAP

 

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