Local Day Hike: Broad River Greenway in Shelby NC

Broad River Greenway
126 Broad River Road
Shelby, NC 28152
704-434-0040

Website:
https://broadrivergreenway.com/
or
https://www.carolinathreadtrailmap.org/trails/trail/broad-river-greenway-3

Trail Map:
https://broadrivergreenway.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/brg-trail-map-merged-2-page.pdf

Let's plan to meet at the kiosk in front of the restrooms at 9:00 a.m. and begin the hike at 9:15 a.m. There is a $5.00 per person entry fee if you are not a resident of Cleveland County.

As with any event or hike you may attend, please the day before, use Google Satellite to find out to make sure you know where you are going and how to get there.

HIKE DESCRIPTION:
Slower paced hike (1.8-2 mph) and nobody gets left behind. This trail is about 50 minutes from Belmont, NC in our sister town Shelby, NC and meanders along the awesome Broad River. This park is maintained by Cleveland County and has a $5.00 entry fee per person if you are not a Cleveland County resident. If you do live in Cleveland County, NC you will not have an entry fee and fee collection is based on the honor system.

There may be a nice breeze coming off the water and the River Trail is mostly under tree coverage. River Trail is 2.2 miles one way, for a total of 4.4 miles; flat and out-and-back along the Broad River. We can stop for a 15-minute break at the end of the River Trail if everyone wishes, before heading back to the cars. It will be warm outside so please remember to bring plenty of water.

WHAT TO BRING:
Rain gear (just in case)
If you like them, hiking poles
Plenty of water/snacks
Bug spray / sunscreen

WHAT TO WEAR:
Sturdy shoes that can handle wooded trails, roots, muddy spots, some rock/stream crossings – most of the trail is smooth and sandy but there are a few rough spots
Dry wick clothes
Bug spray/sunscreen