The Woodland Loop Trail at Jacob Fork Park offers fun and adventure for hikers, trail runners and mountain bikers alike. The intermediate level<br />
trail is 2.5 miles long starting from the parking lot, or 2.25 miles beginning at the division for bikers and walkers.<br />
A collaborative effort between the City of Newton, Catawba Valley Heritage Alliance and Lightning Cycles, the trail's construction was completed in<br />
2013 becoming the first of its kind in Newton. Designed by Trail Dynamics, the trail has a minimal impact on the local ecosystem. In an effort to minimize erosion, the tread of the trail was constructed to<br />
allow surface water to flow evenly across the trail, following its natural course downhill. The Woodland Loop Trail complements the 100-acre park that marks the convergence of the Jacob Fork and Henry Fork rivers into the South Fork River. The park serves as an example of a state of the art, environmentally sensitive, low-maintenance park facility.
From Boone: US HWY 321 southbound to exit 37/ NC HWY 10. Make right. Travel approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right and enter park.<br /><br /><br /><br />From Charlotte:US HWY 321 northbound to exit 37/ NC HWY 10. Make left. Travel approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right and enter park.
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