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Piedmont Environmental Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 193 Google reviews · Running trail in High Point, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 6.6 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Piedmont Environmental Center'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.
Environmental center offering 11 mi. of nature trails, plus educational activities & classes.
What runners say about Piedmont Environmental Center
“Walked the Bill Faver Trail on a sunny early spring day recently and it was very nice and scenic the different connector trails are nice too.”
“Trail was well marked with tree markers and posts.”
“It was a mostly flat, easy trail for anyone who wants a nice walk in the woods.”
This is a beautiful area to walk and enjoy nature AND it's close to town! Multiple trails in the area that you can connect to. (Paved and unpaved) There is plenty of parking spots/lots that are easily accessible and free of charge. Great place to take the family or walk the dog.
I took the Bill Faver Lakeshore Trail while on vacation. It was a beautiful and relaxing 1.8 miles. Trail was well marked with tree markers and posts. It was a mostly flat, easy trail for anyone who wants a nice walk in the woods. They have a big map at both trailheads & it circles back to the parking lot.
The center is opened on Sunday with helpful people inside. This place has maps and trials guided with reassurance on where you are with trials. This place has a lot of fun places and is connected to university park and the greenway.
Thoroughly enjoyed my visit here in fall ‘22! I hiked the Bill Faver Lakeshore Trail (1.8 miles) and was surprised by how hilly the trail was. The trail followed the lake, surrounded by beautiful trees, unique fauna, and wildlife—deer and birds. There were not a ton of people there, so it was particularly relaxing.
Trail conditions & character
“Walked the Bill Faver Trail on a sunny early spring day recently and it was very nice and scenic the different connector trails are nice too.”
“Love the little hills and uneven dirt trails laced with roots and some rocks in places.”
“Plus parking here is simple and easy to find if your looking for a good place to go for a hike or a walk this is a great choice”
“8 mile lakeside trail, and a good way to be active for an afternoon.”
“The trail has lots of roots to consider as you meander around the trail; so if you’re klutzy like I can be (😂), be careful, and watch your step!”
“Trail was well marked with tree markers and posts.”
“(Paved and unpaved) There is plenty of parking spots/lots that are easily accessible and free of charge.”
“If you don’t want to do the big loop, you can cut across on one of the shorter trails.”
“Great system of trails and building open even on Sundays to use the restroom and see some native animals (turtles, snakes) and natural history information.”
Plan your run at Piedmont Environmental Center
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance6.6 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitehighpointnc.gov
- Phone(336) 883-8531
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
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