509 Town Creek Mound Rd. in Mt. Gilead, NC

This National Historic Landmark is one of the most popular State Historic Sites in North Carolina and has been researched by numerous anthropology students and professionals

Morrow Mountain Rd., 6 mi. east of Albemarle, NC

Located in Stanly County, this park provides opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, camping, and picnicking, and contains 15 miles of hiking trails. Hours vary seasonally. Call 919-733-4181 for more information.

107 Spruce St. in Badin, NC

Badin Inn Resort provides lodging, golfing opportunities, a restaurant, and more. Call 704-422-3913 for more information.

Off FR 597A on Badin Lake, 15 miles NW of Troy, NC

With picnic sites and accessible fishing piers, this US Forest Service day use recreation area is a great place for group gatherings or a family picnic. Call 910-576-6391 for picnic reservation information. Open 6am-10pm every day.

Low Water Bridge Road in Ophir, west of NC 1134 (Ophir Rd.)

Located just northwest of Ophir, this LandTrust for Central North Carolina property provides public access to the Uwharrie River for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, and preserves several threatened species of mussels in addition to a large area of riparian habitat and mature mixed forest.

Along Flint Hill Rd., east of NC 1134 (Ophir Rd) near Ophir, NC

Jumping Off Rock is the northernmost trailhead for the Uwharrie Trail, and overlooks Barnes Creek. There is a small pulloff that holds a couple cars just east of the Jumping Off Rock Trailhead.

6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd. in Asheboro, NC

One of North Carolina’s two remaining historic covered bridges, this is an excellent spot to have a picnic or take a short stroll along a quarter-mile walking trail. The bridge was preserved through a partnership between the LandTrust for Central North Carolina, the Piedmont Land Conservancy, the North Carolina Zoo Society, and the NC Department of Transportation.

On Wildlife Access Rd. (SR 2191), off River Road (SR 2152), east of Rockwell, NC

This reservoir, located in southeastern Rowan county, has excellent boating opportunities and fishing for bass, trout, crappie, sunfish, perch, and catfish. This site provides access to the reservoir with a NC Wildlife Resources Commission boat ramp.

735 St. Stephens Church Rd. in Gold Hill, NC

Learn about North Carolina’s gold mining past in the Gold Hill Mining District, with many preserved structures, tours, and opportunities for hiking along the Gold Hill Rail Trail and Greenway. Both self-guided and guide-led tours are available. Hours vary seasonally. Call 704-267-9439 for more information.

665 Black Rd. in Salisbury, NC

Donated to Rowan County, this property remains under a conservation easement held by the LandTrust, protecting it for posterity. Look for white-tailed deer, bald eagles, and wild turkeys as you explore the trails and overlooks on this 200 acre preserve. Open Friday-Sunday from 9am to 5pm. Call 704-216-7819 for more information.