The Haw River Trail provides public access to Alamance County’s most important natural feature. Built on the idea of conservation through recreation, the land and paddle trails allow the community to explore and appreciate its river while helping to conserve and protect this important resource.
The Big Picture
The planned Haw River Trail (HRT) corridor extends approximately 80 miles along the Haw River from Haw River State Park on the Rockingham-Guilford County line through Alamance County to Jordan Lake State Recreational Area in Chatham County. The HRT is part of the state-wide Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) which allows hikers to travel across the state from Clingman’s Dome to Jockey’s Ridge. Approximately 40 miles will pass through Alamance County once complete. Our goal is to work with willing landowners to continue creating a corridor for the Haw River Trail, preserving the open space and viewshed around the Haw River.
Land Trail
Currently, over 20 miles of Land Trail are open to the public in Alamance County, offering beautiful views of the river and its plants and wildlife, as well as opportunities to hike, walk, picnic, and fish along the river. Combining with the Mountains-to-Sea Trail will allow hikers from across the country to share in the beauty of the Haw River corridor. Over time, we will continue to rely on the generosity and cooperation of landowners, local governments, and citizens to help complete the planned trail.
Source: https://thehaw.org/
Paddle Trail
The Haw River Paddle Trail allows novice and expert paddlers alike to experience the Haw as it was meant to be seen. For locals, seeing their home from the river provides a new perspective and a rediscovery of the natural beauty that surrounds them. For visitors, paddling the Haw is an exciting way to experience the natural and historical features of the Haw River corridor. There are currently 14 paddle accesses offering access to the entire length of the Haw River through Alamance County.
Source: https://thehaw.org/
