South Fork Ridge Trail

The South Fork Ridge Trail is a 0.8-mile crushed gravel path along the South Fork River in Lowell, NC.
Trail Uses
Walking / hiking / running Mountain biking
Location
Lowell (NC)
Length
0.80 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate
Surface
Gravel/Crushed stone
Motorized Vehicles
Not Permitted
Fees
No
Pets
Permitted on leash
Parking Spaces
Lots of parking available in George Poston Park
Restrooms
No

Description

This trail travels down from George Poston Park toward the South Fork River. Several switchbacks and beautiful bridges carry users over the rolling terrain. Look for groves of endangered bigleaf magnolia trees! The final section opens up to full sunshine, lined by flowering plants as the trail connects to open space in the River Heights neighborhood.

Trail Manager

City of Lowell
101 W. First Street
Lowell, NC 28098
(704) 824-3518
Gaston County
1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
704-922-2160
parksandrec@gastongov.com
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Trail Tips

Beat the Heat
Wear lightweight, breathable clothes and consider exercising in the morning or evening, when it is cooler. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after activity.

Trailhead Information

The trailhead is at George Poston Park (1101 Lowell Spencer Mountain Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056). No public parking at the River Heights neighborhood.

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