Trail Tips
Save Your Skin
Use sunscreen and/or wear long light layers and a hat when out during the day.
Trailhead
Parking Address: 940 West Grover Street, Shelby, NC 2815. Map.
Trailhead Location: MAP
Description
This section of the Carolina Thread Trail is a 2.2-mile natural surface trail which follows the First Broad River in Shelby, NC.Take in the great views from this new trail which runs under a historic wooden railroad trestle and over the First Broad River via a 120-foot-long suspension bridge. The river outlook is perfect for wildlife and bird viewing and a hand-carry boat launch conveniently located near the trailhead parking lot offers easy access for paddling.
Trail Manager
Visit the City of Shelby's website for more information or contact:
City of Shelby
Planning Director
P.O. Box 207
315 South Lafayette Street,
Shelby NC 28150
Phone: 704-471-0026
