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Pharr Family Preserve Trail - Carolina Thread Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Midland, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 1.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pharr Family Preserve 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.
Kid-friendly hiking trail through a forest along the Rocky River with a kayak launch.
What runners say about Pharr Family Preserve Trail - Carolina Thread Trail
“The trail is not strenuous at all and offers great views and access to the south fork of the Catawba River.”
“Great trail for walking or running.”
“Beautiful trail, mostly shaded dirt path surrounded by forest following the Rocky River.”
“Part of the Carolina Thread Trail collection, this is an easy trail that walks you thru fantasticly varying forest lands just next to the Rocky River.”
Enjoyed the walk. River was beautiful and clear, water sparkling. Hot, but not overbearing. All the shade kept the trail cooler. Quite cool in some places. The only negative I can think of is: biting flies buzzed around me periodically both going out and coming back, bit me twice.
Part of the Carolina Thread Trail collection, this is an easy trail that walks you thru fantasticly varying forest lands just next to the Rocky River. There are not many ups and downs on this trail making it easy for most adventurers.
Our Scout Troop from Virginia came here while visiting Reed Gold Mine. We enjoyed the trail and thought this place was great! Seeing that the parking lot was an Eagle Scout project was awesome. The trail was great! Highly recommend visiting. It was nice to see 2 deputies patrolling the lot while we were there, too!💙
Beautiful, easy trail! So tranquil and relaxing with beautiful luscious trees.
Trail conditions & character
“This has become one of my favorite hour+ hikes in the area because of the unique flora, established trail, and water views.”
“Part of the Carolina Thread Trail collection, this is an easy trail that walks you thru fantasticly varying forest lands just next to the Rocky River.”
“This trail also features a kayak launch only a short distance from the parking area so, if you are able to kayak, keep this location in mind!”
“Beautiful trail, mostly shaded dirt path surrounded by forest following the Rocky River.”
Plan your run at Pharr Family Preserve Trail - Carolina Thread Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance1.7 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
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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