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Twin Trestle Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Shelby, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Twin Trestle Trailhead'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.
Suspension bridge trail system featuring a swinging bridge along a river.
What runners say about Twin Trestle Trailhead
“Great views and easy trail with light elevation but mainly flat can be done with stroller but recommend strollers with bigger wheels”
“Great views and easy trail with light elevation but mainly flat can be done with stroller but recommend strollers with bigger wheels”
The bridge has unfortunately been destroyed during the storm, but if you cross over the highway from the parking lot you can get back to the trail. Nice easy walk along the river.
Twin Trestle Trailhead is a wonderful place for nature and walking on trails. There is an access to water also if you have dogs or kids that like to play in the water.
Almost fell off the train tracks to my death. 10/10 Would Recommend. The trails are really nice, and looked kept up. People come and go often but you don't see a large amount of people hiking and riding their bikes on the trails. I am currently sitting on a grey bench listening to the water rush down the stream.
Nice almost 2 mile walk. I didn't want to continue down the busier street, so to the street and back to the park is the 2 miles. It was quiet during the week and a couple of nice views. Great for walking my pup.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views and easy trail with light elevation but mainly flat can be done with stroller but recommend strollers with bigger wheels”
“There is an access to water also if you have dogs or kids that like to play in the water.”
“The bridge has unfortunately been destroyed during the storm, but if you cross over the highway from the parking lot you can get back to the trail.”
“More building sure to follow after canoe launch is completed and hopefully restroom facilities are next on agenda.”
“Great views and easy trail with light elevation but mainly flat can be done with stroller but recommend strollers with bigger wheels”
Plan your run at Twin Trestle Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(704) 484-6829
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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