This paved 1.5 mile (one way) trail connects communities to natural spaces in the town of Newton. Whether you are commuting or simply enjoying a walk, the Heritage Trail Greenway TRACK Trail is easy way to get a dose of fun activity in nature.
Keep a lookout for deer, birds, and other animals that are attracted to the creek. The brochures provided at the trail will help you make the most out of your time on the greenway.
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Location Details
Recreational Features: Paved Bike Path
Amenities:
ADA Compliant: Yes
Seasonality: Open all year
Adventures for Heritage Trail Greenway
Hiking
Types of Trees
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.50
It’s easy to get confused with the various types of trees that can be found in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are more species of trees here than in all of Europe! Use this guide to identify and learn about a few of the common types of trees in the area.
Hiking
Birds of the Piedmont
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.50
The Birds of the Piedmont brochure shows kids where to look for different birds along the trail.
The brochure contains illustrations of some of the more common woodland birds and information on how to identify them through various clues.
Hiking
Hide and Seek
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.50
The Nature's Hide & Seek brochure is designed so that kids of all ages can walk along the trail and discover common things that are often overlooked in nature. Some of them are hard to find, others are easy. Best of all, the adventure never ends because every time you walk the trail you will discover new things hiding in nature.
Hiking
Animal Athletes
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.50
The Animal Athletes adventure challenges kids to exercise with the animals. This brochure gives kids eight different animal exercises they can do along the trail. From hummingbird hand-swings to lizard pushups, kids are sure to have fun getting in shape with the animals during their outdoor adventures.
Directions
1442 W North Carolina 10
Newton, NC 28658
Latitude: 35.654383000000
Longitude: -81.237236900000
Longitude: -81.237236900000