Lake Lure Designated as Part of the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail
We are happy to announce that some trail sections in Lake Lure have been designated as part of the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail (HNGST). Additional signage will be installed on each of these trails to reflect this designation. The following trail sections have been designated as segments of the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail.
- 2.5 miles of the Green Space
- 0.4 miles of the Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail
- All 3.5 miles of the Buffalo Creek Park Trail
- All 8.7 miles of the Weed Patch Mountain Trail
What is the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail?
The Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail was created to establish a connection between trails in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and the Hickory Nut Gorge. It has potential to be over 100 miles in length. The image below is the blaze for the HNGST.
Please see the map of the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail, so you can see the area this trail covers. Completed trails are shown in black, while trails in progress are shown in orange. The red lines show possible routes for new trails that would connect this exciting new trail.
