Lake Brandt Greenway (2.6 miles)
The Lake Brandt Greenway is a gentle, winding paved multi-use path constructed on the former Atlantic-Yadkin rail corridor. The 2.6 miles of Greensboro’s only current “rail trail” provides opportunities to catch a glimpse of nature. Observe common and migratory birds, including bald eagles, blue herons, egrets, ospreys, and several duck species as you traverse through the watershed. Many native plants and wildflowers grow in the shadows of mixed hardwoods and pines along this abandoned railway. You can take a break at the H. Michael Weaver Bridge to take in the scenic beauty of Lake Brandt.
The Lake Brandt Greenway was built with assistance from local non-profit organizations and private companies, including the Weaver Foundation, Piedmont Land Conservancy, and Starmount Company. Additional grant funding was received from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation and the State Trails Program.
How do I get there?
Bur-Mil Park is the best place to access the Lake Brandt Greenway. Parking and information is available at the Frank Sharpe Wildlife Education Center. The greenway is accessible to pedestrians or cyclists at its entrance on the north side of Lake Brandt Road just east of Old Battleground Avenue. The closest available parking for this entrance is at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
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Connections:
Lake Brandt Greenway users can take a detour off the greenway onto the Nat Greene Trail, Palmetto Trail, or Owl’s Roost Trail. The Big Loop Trail and Little Loop Trail at Bur-Mil Park are also accessible from the Lake Brandt Greenway. The Bicentennial Greenway can be accessed by way of the Lake Brandt Greenway at the Old Battleground and Lake Brandt Road intersection.
Please Note:
Lake Brandt Greenway is a multiple-use trail. Bicycles are allowed and encouraged on the greenway. The greenway is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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