Canal Trail

Trail Description:
This trail follows an old canal used heavily during the civil war . There are some ruins of old locks there. The trail follows the canal and is basically flat with a few rolling hills and big drops . You can take a first timer on this trail

How to get there:
From I-95 take exit 173 and travel west on US 158 to you intersect NC48 turn Right and this will become Roanoke Ave ,Continue to 5th street turn right Go about 5 blocks and 5th streetis a right turn take this to the stop sign at Oakwood Ave.Turn Right and go to parking lot at end of street . The Trail head is to the right By the chain-link fence . Trail crosses the road at the railroad track by the service station

Posted by: Jen on 11/26/2006
This was a perfect trail for a family ride. The trail was wide enough for two to ride next to each other in many spots, there were a few fun downhills but nothing difficult and nice scenery along the way. The museum and canal ruins were very interesting. There is about a half mix of shade and sun, opportunities for speed and a few spots to kick some dirt up. Bridges were built in places that needed it. We usually hit Harris Lake which is local and an intermediate trail but we will go back to the canal trail for a more family oriented ride.