Trails & Greenways
High Point Greenway - 4.9 miles
The High Point Greenway is a 4.9 mile paved trail beginning at Armstrong Park and ending at Piedmont Environmental Center.
The High Point Greenway can be accessed at the following locations:
- Armstrong Park
- Kirkman Park School
- University Park (1800 Deep River Rd.)
- Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Rd.)
- Legion Lot - 1102 Penny Rd.
- High Point City Lake Park Trail
- Armstrong Park to E. Lexington Ave. - 1.5 miles
- E. Lexington Ave. to I-74/311 - 1.0 miles
- I-74/311 to Deep River Rd. Crossing - 0.3 miles
- Deep River Crossing to University Park - 0.5 miles
- University Park to Piedmont Environmental Center - 1.2 miles
- Piedmont Environmental Center to High Point City Lake Park - 0.4 miles
Bicentennial Greenway - 6.2 miles
The High Point section of the Bicentennial Greenway begins at the Piedmont Environmental Center and runs north to Gallimore Dairy Road.
The Bicentennial Greenway can be accessed at:
- Piedmont Environmental Center - 1220 Penny Rd.
- 4125 Piedmont Pkwy., High Point
- Gallimore Dairy Rd., Greensboro
- Jamestown Park - 7041 East Fork Rd., Jamestown
- Gibson Park - 5207 West Wendover Ave., Jamestown
Distances:
- Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road) to E. Fork Road - 1.1 miles
- E. Fork Road to Gibson Park - 2.2 miles
- Gibson Park to Piedmont Parkway - 1.8 miles
- Piedmont Parkway to Gallimore Dairy Road - 1.1 miles
City Lake Park Trail - 0.6 miles
The City Lake Park Trail can be accessed at:
- High Point City Lake Park - 602 W. Main St., Jamestown
- Legion Lot - 1102 Penny Rd.
- Piedmont Environmental Center - 1220 Penny Rd.
Southwest Heritage Greenway (parking at 401 Taylor Ave.) - .44 miles
This .44 mile paved trail runs between Vail Avenue and Grimes Avenue with parking located at the Southside Recreation Center (401 Taylor Avenue). From Taylor Avenue to Grimes Avenue, enjoy the Botanical Woodland Teaching Garden, a helix shaped walkway that combines art with nature.
Natural Surface Trails - 6.6 miles
High Point offers 6.6 miles of natural surface trail through the hardwood and pine forest, and lakeside habitats
These trails can be accessed from:
- Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Road)
- Bicentennial Greenway near Jamestown Park (7041 E. Fork Road, Jamestown)
- Bicentennial Greenway at Gibson Park (5207 W. Wendover Ave., Jamestown)
South Preserve Distances:
- Bill Faver Lakeshore Trail (white marker) - 1.8 miles
- Fiddlehead Trail (yellow marker) - .2 miles
- Pine Thicket Trail (red marker) - .2 miles
- Dogwood Trail (orange marker) - .4 miles
- Chickadee Trail (green marker) - .3 miles
- Raccoon Run Trail (blue marker) - .6 miles
- Wildflower Trail (purple marker) - .4 miles
North Preserve Distances:
- Deep River Trail (red/white marker) - 2.3 miles
- Hollis Roger Pine Woods Trail (orange/green marker) - .4 mile
West End Cross Country Course & Walking Trail - 1.5 miles
A 1.5 mile natural surface walking trail is located at West End Park (1701 Edgewood Drive). This course can be reserved by groups for a cross country meet for $100 per meet. Please call 336.883.3480 to check availability.
High Point Athletic Complex Track (2920 School Park Road) - 0.25 mile loop
The track is a .25 mile paved surface. It is open to the public from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. During track season, the track may be reserved for school groups or school track meets. Please check the calendar for events that may impact your use.
2024 March-May Aderholdt Track Closings (PDF)
Other Walking Trails
- Allen Jay Recreation Center and Park (1073. E. Springfield Road) - 1 loop =.5 miles
- Burnett Park (1051 Montileu Ave.) - 1 loop = .3 miles
- Washington Street Park - 1 loop around playground = .10 mile
- Washington Terrace Park - 1 loop = .3 miles
Urban Hikes
In partnership with the High Point Library, we've created an Urban Hikes Map with 8 trails starting from the High Point Public Library. All the hikes are accessible by sidewalk.
Biking
Maps
- Trail Map (Greenways and Trails)
- Natural Trails at PEC Map (PDF)
- High Point Region Bike Brochure (PDF)
Hours
All trails and greenways are open from sunrise to sunset.
Regulations
- All City of High Point Parks & Recreation Rules and Regulations apply.
- Unauthorized motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, drugs, and openly displayed weapons are prohibited.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash under their owners control at all times.
- Bikes must stay on trails to avoid damage to vegetation and wildlife habitat.
More Information
For more information on trails and greenways, or to report downed trees or other concerns, please contact us at 336.883.3469 or 336.883.8531. For emergencies, please call 911.
High Point Greenway Master Plan
A High Point Greenway Master Plan was recently completed and approved by City Council on July 19, 2021. This plan will provide a framework to preserve and expand High Point’s Greenway network. Greenways provide a wide variety of personal and community level benefits. Key benefits include connectivity and access, health, economic impact and access to nature and environmental preservation. Click to view the new Greenway Masterplan.