Yadkin Valley Visitors Guide

Emily B. Taylor Greenway Trail Trail length is 1.75 miles, one way.This is a paved, multi-purpose trail that runs along Lovill’s Creek from Veteran’s Park onWest Lebanon Street toWorth Street in Mount Airy. 336-786- 8313, mountairy.org Blue Ridge Parkway Visit website for more information: www.blueridgeparkway.org Fisher River Park Mountain Bike Trail 251 County Home Road, Dobson, NC 27017 336-401- 8239, co.surry.nc.us Westwood Park Mountain Bike Trails 1250 Galax Trail, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-3935 mountairy.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Westwood-Park-3 Surry Scenic Bikeway A retreat center and botanical sanctuary, in partner- ship with The Eclectic School of herbal Medicine, offers classes and weekend seminars.The 500-acre camp tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains has miles of beau- tiful hiking trails, primitive camping, commercial kitchen facilities and a dining hall as well as other spaces to host weddings, retreats, and meetings. 671 Ramey Orchard Road, Lowgap, NC 27024 www.wellspringmountain.com Elkin's MTB Trail Access from trail running North from Municipal Park along Big Elkin Creek 2.3 mile technical loop. elkin.recdesk.com 877- 999-8390, surryscenicbikeway.com Wellspring Mountain Resort bike rentals Mount Airy Cyclery 144W. Oak Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-719- 2453 Foothills Cycling 526W. Lebanon Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789- 5851 fishing & flyfishing Fly Fish Mayberry Fishing Guide & Instruction Service 239-821-0239,flyfishcarolina.com,Kevinmerritt68@gmail.com Fly fishing instruction and education including group and individual lessons, clinics, & seminars as well as guided fly fishing trips. Specializing in Tenkara fishing, a type of fly fishing that is easy to learn, relaxing, and fun for the whole family as well as serious anglers.They also offer Western-style fly fishing and instruction, custom rods, and handcrafted flies and tackle. Ararat River Greenway Trail The Ararat River Greenway Trail in Mount Airy runs along the Ararat River between Riverside Park and Thar- rington Park.The river along the trail is Delayed Harvest TroutWater and a hatchery-supported trout stream, with some of the best trout-fishing spots in the region. Parking areas along the trail include Riverside Park, Rowe Environmental Park, and Tharrington Park.

Big Elkin Creek Hatchery-supported delayed-harvest trout fishing along Big Elkin Creek with plenty of easy access and Trailhead Trailhead at Elkin Municipal Park in Elkin, N.C. ncwildlife.org Emily B. Taylor Greenway Trail Trail length is 1.75 miles, one way.This is a paved, multi-purpose trail that runs along Lovill’s Creek from Veteran’s Park onWest Lebanon Street toWorth Street in Mount Airy. 336-786- 8313, mountairy.org The Experience: Fly Fishing & Guide Service Guided fishing experience with Coleman Stewart. Full day or half day wade and float trips available. Float trips are in a state of the art Hyde boat that is designed with the anglers in mind. Extremely comfortable, easy to fish out of, and best of all, easy to net those trophy fish you are after.Wade Trips include waders as well as wading boots, rods, and all other gear that you will need. 336-712- 6374 theexpfishing.com, coleman@theexpfishing.com Fisher River Park Located on the banks of the Fisher River, Surry County’s Fisher River park offers a walking trail, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a horse arena, an amphitheater, baseball & softball fields, a basketball court, a horseshoe pit, a soccer field, volleyball court, and a mountain bike trail. The Fisher River is a hatchery-supported trout stream. 251 County Home Road, Dobson, NC 27017 336-401-8235 co.surry.nc.us/departments/(k_through_z)/park_and_ recreation/fisher_river_park/index.php Westwood Park Community Fishing Pond Westwood Park Community Fishing PondWestwood Park in Mount Airy is a wooded site with nature trails, two lighted ballfields, playground equipment, fitness sta- tions, a nine-hole disc golf course, mountain bike trails, a community fishing pond, picnic shelters, and restrooms. 1250 Galax Trail, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786- 8313, mountairy.org golfing Cedarbrook Country Club Cedarbrook was designed by noted golf architect Ellis Maples, who studied under Donald Ross.The course offers a unique and thrilling test with nine undulating greens to the back nine’s requirement of shot-making precision.The course is open to the public. Restaurant and bar on-site. 225 Country Club Drive, State Road, NC 28676 336-835- 2320, cedarbrookcountryclub.com Cross Creek Country Club This club is nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Moun- tains in Mount Airy featuring an 18-hole course that takes advantage of the natural variations of the area’s terrain.The course is open to the public.The clubhouse offers an atmosphere for all ages to enjoy. Restaurant and bar on-site. 1129 Greenhill Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-5193 or 336-789-5131, crosscreekcc.com

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