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A popular multi-use trail around the scenic Salem Lake.


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Map Key

7.0

Miles

11.3

KM

100%

Runnable

824' 251 m

High

771' 235 m

Low

121' 37 m

Up

120' 37 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

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Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Wildlife

Runner Notes

Popular trail for trail running.

Description

This packed gravel greenway path follows the shoreline completely around Salem Lake. The trail is multi-use and is popular with hikers, runners and cyclists. With a well maintained track and little elevation change, this is a great path to stretch your legs on.

There are ample opportunities for wildlife viewing along the 7 miles of shoreline.

Flora & Fauna

Songbirds and waterfowl are plentiful on this trail. Whitetail deer frequent the land around Salem Lake.

Contacts

Shared By:

Thomas Birch

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 9 votes

#1

in Salem Lake

#10868

Overall
  4.0 from 9 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Salem Lake

#401

in North Carolina

#10,868

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Photos

View through the Trees
Dec 18, 2021 near Winston…, NC
View of Salem Lake.
Dec 18, 2021 near Winston…, NC
Stream nad rocks
Dec 18, 2021 near Winston…, NC
Start of the Trail.
Dec 18, 2021 near Winston…, NC
View of Salem Lake from the Damn.
Dec 18, 2021 near Winston…, NC
Deer at Salem Lake
Feb 12, 2016 near Winston…, NC

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Apr 10, 2020
David Kaminski
Good run 6.9mi
Apr 27, 2019
Jeremy Fields
14.5mi — 2h 29m
Jul 15, 2018
Thomas Birch
7mi
Dec 17, 2017
Magnus Edwards
5mi
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