Yadkin Valley Visitors Guide

Hardy’s Custom Golf Located outside of Mount Airy, enjoy a round of min- iature golf or challenge yourself on their nine-hole Par 3 Golf Course. Driving range and batting cages also available. 2003West Pine Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-7888, hardrockgolf.net Pine Ridge Classic Golf Course Located off Haystack Road in Mount Airy, you can experience a game of 18-holes.This course features a challenge along the way with rolling terrain. 562 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-320-2233 White Pines Country Club Moments away from the Blue Ridge Mountains near Mount Airy, this club includes a 9-hole golf course that is open year-round. 246 George S., Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-786-6616 Primland Resort 2000 Busted Rock Road, Meadows of Dan,VA 24120 276-222-3800, primland.com disc golf 9-hole Disc Golf Course atWestwood Park in Mount AiryWestwood Park 1250 Galax Trail, Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789- 3935 www.mountairy.org Disc Golf Course at Nelson Acres in Pilot Mountain- Armfield Civic Center 873W. 52 Bypass, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 2000 Busted Rock Rd, Meadows of Dan,VA 24120 866-960- 7746, primland.com/activities/disc-golf/ hiking Surry boasts a wide range of hiking, walking, and run- ning trails, from small and easy to long and strenuous. More challenging trails can be found at Pilot Moun- tain State Park where waterfalls, breathtaking peaks and other natural wonders reward the serious hiker. The Sauratown, Blue Ridge Parkway and Mount Rogers trails are also nearby, as well as Elkin's MST and OVT trails. Surry’s municipalities, schools, and recreation centers offer walking/running paths that are open to the public. Ararat River Greenway Trail The River Greenway Trail in Mount Airy runs along the Ararat River between Riverside Park and Tharrington 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 Thar- rington Park. The Emily B.Taylor Greenway Trail is 2.38 miles one way.The two Greenway Trails will be connected with the project beginning in Spring 2015 and projected for completion by the end of 2015, with the total length 7 miles one way. mountairy.org/142/Parks-Fields-Greenways,336-786-8313 336-368- 2012, armfieldcenter.com Disc Golf Course at Primland Resort

Mountains to Sea Trail Passing right through Elkin, this state wide trail travels along Big Elkin Creek into Downtown Elkin and heads West to Pilot Mountain State Park. mountainstoseatrail.org Pilot Mountain State Park For centuries, Pilot Mountain served as a landmark for Na- tiveAmericans, early explorers and settlers, and migrating wildlife.This iconic peak is the most recognizable mountain in North Carolina and it forms the centerpiece of Pilot Mountain State Park. Rising to an elevation of 2,421 feet, this solitary quartzite mountain, part of the ancient Saura- town Mountain Range, was dedicated as a National Natural Landmark and serves as a beacon for hikers, rock climbers, and nature lovers.A 6.5-mile wooded corridor trail joins the Mountain Section of the park with theYadkin River Section, which includes the north and south side of the river and a dozen small islands.The river section provides hiking, fishing, and a canal wall built in 1825, intended to deliver boat traffic above the rocky shoals that form islands in this portion of the river.The park offers camping, hiking trails, picnic areas, rock climbing for those with necessary equipment and permits, and special events each week throughout the year including guided hikes. 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043 336-325-2355, ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/main.php OvermountainVictory National HistoricTrail This historic trail traces the route of a patriot militia known as the Overmountain Men.This route led to the battle of Kings Mountain, SC, during the Revolutionary War.A trailhead is located in Downtown Elkin. nps.gov Cumberland Knob Recreation Area Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 217 horseback riding Surry offers a number of well-maintained outlets for equine enthusiasts, especially those wishing to combine nature with the slower pace of yesteryear yesteryear. This may include a leisurely ride along an abandoned railway, along a river, or a steep climb along a mountain trail. Some 10.5 miles of hiking/bridle trail can be found at Pilot Mountain State Park alone.

Bregman Trail Riding and Stables Bregman’s is located in Pilot Mountain, and they provide a full-service horse riding experience for the whole family with guided tours and a day of enjoyment and relaxation on some of the best trails available.They also offer boarding, trail riding parties, and more. 1056 Julius Tucker Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043 336-368-5740, bregmantrailridingandstables.com bregmantrails@gmail.com

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