The Unique State Park Where You Can View The Best Fall Foliage In North Carolina
By Carolyn Harmon|Published October 18, 2023
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Under Brown Mountain Lights the Beast of Blandenboro wanders this magical land where lighthouses shine on kingdoms only accessible by ferries. A Lost Colony of legends and pirates revealed in historical sites and majestic mountains with views that make us weep. The home of handmade sculptures and scrumptious cuisine. North Carolina leaves this long-time writer and artist breathless with endless surprises, including the unlikely warmth a winter walk on the beach can bring.
With so many options for viewing autumn’s splendor, consider this unique state park with the best fall foliage in North Carolina. Located near Greensboro in the community of Browns Summit, Haw River State Park is centered around a lovely conference center and the historic Iron Ore Belt Access. Enjoy several different trails along wetlands featuring beautiful birds, diverse plants, and the picturesque Haw River.
The Haw River State Park's ecosystem offers about 1,400 acres of beautiful territory to enjoy some peaceful moments alone with nature.
Explore the pretty hiking trails, two amphitheaters, canoeing on a six-acre lake, a boardwalk that leads through interesting wetlands, a sweet picnic area, and a disc golf course.
The Summit Environmental Education and Conference Center is a first-class facility with lodging operated in conjunction with the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.
Haw River State Park, 339 Conference Center Dr, Browns Summit, NC 27214, USA
We love access to the perfect place out in the wild for hosting retreats or family reunions with eight indoor meeting spaces, and motel and dorm-style lodging.
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Watch the vivid colors of the fall foliage dangle from beech trees, willow oak, and sycamore along the water's edge of the Summit Access Area of the park.
The trails here include the Lake Loop Trail (0.7 miles), the Piedmont Loop Trail (1.4 miles), and the Wetlands Boardwalk Trail (a half-mile out and back).
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Surrounded by rich forests and plentiful trees, the big Haw River is approximately 110 miles long.
Sit a spell on the benches along the Wetlands Boardwalk Trail allowing a front-row observation of scenery and a listen to many of the interesting songbirds.
This old land holds evidence of prehistoric occupations and Revolutionary War activity, including a fenced-off area that was once mined during the mid-1700s and supplied ore for the nearby Speedwell's Furnace.
For a more detailed look at Haw River State Park, check out this cool video.
Read more about this unique state park with the best fall foliage in North Carolina on the Haw River State Park web page. And while you’re in Greensboro, discover why it is one of America’s best-hidden gems for a weekend getaway. It might inspire you to reserve a room on the Extended Stay America website.
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