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Rough Creek Watershed Trail System
Rough Creek Watershed Trail System
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Rough Creek Watershed Trail System

Moderate
10miLength
80 Rice Cove Road, Canton, NC 28716

Please note, as of June 4, 2025: the Rough Creek Watershed Trail System is temporarily closed to undergo repair.

The Rough Creek Watershed Trail System is to over 870 acres of beautiful protected land, as it is owned and maintained by the Town of Canton. The area is located on the south side of the Newfound Mountain Range and is home multiple water sources, rare plants, and animal species. The system is comprised of 3 trails of various distances, totaling 10+ miles. The system provides both hiking and mountain biking trails so there are several ways to explore this beautiful setting.

CantonModerate

Features

  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Loop

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Nearby places to eat

  • KT Orchards & Apiary
    KT Orchards & Apiary
    CantonFarm To Table
    Canton
  • The Lunchbox Cafe
    The Lunchbox Cafe
    CantonBreakfast & Brunch
    Canton
  • Grateful Table Cafe & Provisions
    Grateful Table Cafe & Provisions
    CantonRestaurants
    Canton
  • The Mailroom Wine & Beer Lounge
    The Mailroom Wine & Beer Lounge
    CantonBeer, Wine & Spirits
    Canton

Nearby places to stay

  • America's Best Value Inn
    America's Best Value Inn
    CantonHotels & Motels
    Canton
  • Quality Inn West of Asheville
    Quality Inn West of Asheville
    CantonHotels & Motels
    Canton
  • Beaverdam Creek Cabin
    Beaverdam Creek Cabin
    CantonCabins, Cottages & Vacation Rentals
    Canton
  • 144 1/2 Milltown Suite Apartment
    144 1/2 Milltown Suite Apartment
    CantonCabins, Cottages & Vacation Rentals
    Canton

Nearby trails

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    47.1mi
    Mt Pisgah Bicycle Ride
    CantonModerateMountain Biking
    Canton
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    29.4mi
    Sunburst Climb Extended Bicycle Ride
    CantonModerateLoop
    Canton
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    9.9mi
    Hyder Mountain Loop Bicycle Ride
    CantonLake JunaluskaModerate
    Canton
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    44.7mi
    Cold Mountain Loop Bicycle Ride
    CantonHardMountain Biking
    Canton