5 Favorite Outdoor Activities in Driving Distance of Wilkesboro, NC

Wilkesboro, NC, boasts a plethora of outdoor activities packed with excitement. Take your family and friends on an adventure in a spacious Chrysler Pacifica or Jeep Cherokee and discover all the fun in the area.

Play a Round of Disc Golf

Challenge your family and friends to a game of disc golf on the beautiful Fort Hamby Nature Trail Disc Golf Course at S 1534 Recreation Rd in Wilkesboro. The course caters to novice and advanced players, incorporating long and short tee pads. The wooded areas, water hazards, and uneven terrain make for a challenging and exciting game. The signs at each hole offer pro disc golf tips and plant and tree information. 

Stroll or Cycle Down the Yadkin River Greenway

Walk or cycle from 717 Main St in North Wilkesboro down the scenic Yadkin River Greenway, a 7.5-mile paved and graveled trail system. The picturesque route meanders along the Yadkin and Reddies Rivers through breathtaking natural areas, hardwood forests, and along W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. The Greenway provides access to various paved and unpaved hiking and biking paths, fishing piers, and boat ramps. 

Swim, Paddle, and Fish in W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

The region’s prime paddling and fishing spot is the 1,475-acre W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. Anglers wet their hooks to reel in large, smallmouth, spotted, and hybrid striped bass, bluegill, threadfin shad, tiger muskellunge, and channel catfish. You can fish from the shore or boat, canoe or kayak, and bask in the sun on one of the lovely swimming beaches. 

Mountain Bike on the Best Trails in the Region

Hop on your mountain bike and hit the trails along the shores of W. Kerr Scott Reservoir. Choose between 40 fun and exciting single-track trails built by mountain bikers. The 7.5-mile Dark Mountain Trail is a network of routes on the lake’s north side. Alternatively, the 6-mile Overmountain Victory Trail runs along the lake’s south side. You can also follow the Fish Dam Creek Trail or the Warrior Creek Trails near the Warrior Creek Campground.

Hike and Horseback Ride in Stone Mountain State Park

Discover the 600-foot granite dome and the historic mid-19th-century Hutchinson Homestead in the beautiful Stone Mountain State Park at 3042 Frank Pkwy in Roaring Gap, 24 miles from Wilkesboro. Explore the scenic surroundings on foot or in the saddle down a section of the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail and miles of nature trails. Hike past tumbling waterfalls and babbling brooks and catch glimpses of native birds and animals along the way. 


Get ready to experience the great outdoors and get your adrenaline pumping with these thrilling activities. Pop in at Randy Marion CDJR today to find the ideal ride for outdoor fun.

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