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Hidden for more than a century on private land, Carter Falls is now accessible via a 0.5-mile trail (one way). Hike goes through an old-growth forest before revealing the stunning falls.
Ross' influence on Maples is evident here with several greens which are elevated, often sloping from back to front.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's delayed harvest is a popular program in which certain waters are stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout in spring and fall.
The Elkin & Alleghany Rail Trail is a two-mile trail (one way) following the old E&A Railroad bed along Big Elkin Creek. The trailhead is at Elkin Municipal Park in the heart of Yadkin Valley, NC.
Stop in for cast iron, metal toys, car memorabilia, art glass, furniture, tobacciana, cameras, clocks, phones, NC pottery, tools, primitives and more.
This 25-acre park offers something for all, including swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, walking trails, bandshell, picnic shelters, playground and the Elkin Recreation Center.
Enjoy live theater and a variety of artistic pursuits via the Foothills Arts Council.
NC's first "forest bathing" trail is at Grassy Creek Vineyard. Named the Klondike Lake Trail, the one-mile trail adheres to the Japanese concept of forest bathing, meaning "therapy in nature."
Located off Business 268 east of Elkin, this 4/10-mile dirt track speedway is open Saturday nights April thru October featuring more than 80 drivers from a range of auto divisions.
Gwyn & Market sells handcrafted homegoods, pantry staples, bath & body products, stationery, cleaning products and gifts. Sustainability and ethical sourcing are top priorities.
A full-service outfitter, located just across the river from downtown Elkin, that provides paddling excursions on the Yadkin River.
They run from forts Fisher and Macon at the Atlantic coast to the western mountains of North Carolina.
