Haw River Land Trail

The Haw River Trail is a paddle and hiking trail along the Haw River, which is managed by a partnership of local governments and the State of North Carolina. Half of the land trail is also a portion of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

At 23.4 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 5 hours and 12 minutes to complete.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Look for the HRT trail markings to stay on the official route.

A Regional Walking Network (RWN) route, this trail weaves through the regional landscape connecting villages, viewpoints, and countryside.