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Girl Scout Trail (Carolina Thread Trail)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Statesville, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Girl Scout Trail (Carolina Thread Trail)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wooded 2-mile or 4-mile trail featuring a river as well as views and wildlife.
What runners say about Girl Scout Trail (Carolina Thread Trail)
“Very clean and nice but when on trail we encountered a snake but its ok still very cool experience forsure go there again and deserves 5 🌟s”
“The trail winds around and over the South Yadkin river and streams which adds to some scenic views.”
“Mostly under canopy with some sunny spots and occasional views of the river.”
“Trail is clearly marked but is adjacent to private property which is also clearly marked.”
“Very quite an peaceful, you can run into some deer if your quite enough like i did haha almost scared me.”
Fantastic short trail! Quiet and peaceful. Mostly under canopy with some sunny spots and occasional views of the river. Lots of birds and butterflies.
This is a very beautiful scenic trail honestly. Very quite an peaceful, you can run into some deer if your quite enough like i did haha almost scared me. If you go far enough you'll end up by the river an just hearing the river roar is stunning and relaxful.
Very clean and nice but when on trail we encountered a snake but its ok still very cool experience forsure go there again and deserves 5 🌟s
This is a really nice trail! Perfect for locals or even for those who may be traveling through on Hwy 21. Would be a perfect trail to stop and stretch your legs on! The terrain is good, not terribly root-y or rocky. Some small, gradual ups & downs- nothing super steep. Lots of vibrant, flourishing flora & fauna!
Trail conditions & character
“My wife and I were looking for a place to stretch our legs and walk our dog that was not to far from our home in Mountain View, NC.”
“My wife and I were looking for a place to stretch our legs and walk our dog that was not to far from our home in Mountain View, NC.”
“Very quite an peaceful, you can run into some deer if your quite enough like i did haha almost scared me.”
“Because of heavy rains the previous day, the trail was still muddy in places.”
“Mostly under canopy with some sunny spots and occasional views of the river.”
“New to biking, so went to try a bit of trail and incline.”
Plan your run at Girl Scout Trail (Carolina Thread Trail)
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecarolinathreadtrailmap.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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