The Best Hiking in Connelly Springs

Bakers Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hickory, North Carolina.

Bakers Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hickory, North Carolina.

Hickory Springs Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hickory, North Carolina.

Geitner Rotary Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Hickory, North Carolina.

Hidden Cove Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

Catawba River Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Morganton, North Carolina.

From the Jacob Fork parking area in South Mountains State Park, it is a short 1 mile walk over the Jacob River to the High Shoals Waterfall (80'). If you choose to continue past the observation deck, High Shoals Falls Trail (blue circle) climbs up above the waterfall, crossing the river. Keep rig...

Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

Shinny Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

Hemlock, H.Q., Upper Falls, and Fox Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

This 8.5-mile total trip will take you through the highlights of South Mountains State Park with an overnight stay in one of the drier campsites.  You'll start with a 2.7 mile loop that you can do sans packs before picking up with a 3-mile each way out-and-back.  Begin by parking at the large par...

River to Chestnut Knob to Sawtooth Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

The journey begins at the Cicero Branch Parking Area along South Mountain Road, following Jacob Fork River Trail. The trail runs along the Fork before ascending Chestnut Knob. After completing the trail, you will find yourself on the highest peak of the South Mountain chain, where there are breat...

Lenoir Greenway is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lenoir, North Carolina.

Riverbend Park Red Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Claremont, North Carolina.