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A trail following the south shore and wetlands of Lake Townsend


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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM

Point to Point

733' 223 m

High

721' 220 m

Low

22' 7 m

Up

25' 8 m

Down

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2%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Lake · River/Creek

Description

There are two entrances to the this trail from Yanceyville Rd. The one farther north has a small parking lot (2-3 cars max) at the Townsend Trail trailhead. The second is about .5 miles south and has a dirt parking lot off the road. The trails leading from each parking area will meet together about .5 miles into the trip on a ridge.

The trail then winds along the south shore of Lake Townsend and the swamp-like wetlands. Approx. 2 miles in there is a foot bridge over some wetlands before heading back into the woods. A few hills and ridges take you to the end where the trail meets N. Church St.

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julie greene

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  4.2 from 6 votes

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#397

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Lake Townsend through a break in the trees.
Aug 31, 2016 near Greensboro, NC
Swamp/forest. Dagobah-esque. Looking for Yoda.
Aug 31, 2016 near Greensboro, NC
Boardwalk through the wetlands.
Aug 31, 2016 near Greensboro, NC
Lake Townsend from the power line cut - looking NW (left).
Aug 31, 2016 near Greensboro, NC
Gnarly tree.
Aug 31, 2016 near Greensboro, NC
Slow moving creek at the bridge on the west side of the wetlands. To the west - pine forest.
Aug 31, 2016 near Greensboro, NC

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Aug 28, 2021
Barbara White
Mar 20, 2017
Carrie Council
4.4mi
Mar 5, 2017
Chris Duemmel
Great hike. Felt good to be out after a bit of time away. 5mi
Dec 25, 2016
Becky Thatcher
Nov 25, 2016
Colin Bickford
Definite return. Very little in the way of inclines. Nice path. Water nearby at several places. 2.6mi
Aug 30, 2016
Jai Irvin
Out and back from Osprey parking om Yanceyville 4.5mi
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