The 1.8 mile long Catawba Creek Greenway section of the Carolina Thread Trail begins east at Robinwood Road just north of the Catawba Creek Bridge and runs west along Catawba Creek with lovely views of the creek and a large grassy area for picnicking. The trail is paved with asphalt for its entire length, is ADA compliant, and has many types of flora and fauna including flowering deciduous trees, vines and wildflowers. Wildlife such as rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels and many types of birds can also be found. It runs through wooded and open creek areas between several residential areas and junctions at the Avon Creek Greenway which leads to Lineberger Park approximately 1.08 miles away. After this junction, the Catawba Creek Greenway parallels the Municipal Golf Course and terminates at Ferguson Park. The Catawba Creek Greenway got its name from the Catawba Creek, which is the largest water basin in Gastonia. This creek feeds into the Catawba River and Lake Wylie at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.
Directions and Parking National Guard Armory/Southeast Recreation Center off of Robinson Road trailhead parking: From I-85, take the Cox Road Exit 21. Travel south over Franklin Boulevard where Cox Road becomes Armstrong Park Road. Travel 0.8 miles. Turn Right on Armstrong Park Drive. Travel for 0 7 miles Turn Left onto S New Hope Road Travel for 0 3 miles Turn Right on Robinwood 0.7 miles. Road. 0.3 miles. Road. Travel for 1.2 miles. The Armory/Recreation Center is on the left. The trailhead is approximately 800 ft north of the Center. Ferguson Park trailhead parking: Turn Right on E 12th Avenue. Travel for 0.3 miles. Turn left on Kelly Street. Turn right on Golf Course Drive. Travel for 0.2 miles. Parking for Ferguson Park is on the left. The trailhead is evident, a few feet away. | Trail InformationTrail Length Points of Interest Surface Type Permissible Activities Level of Difficulty Pet Policy Restroom facilities availability Fees and hours |
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