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Uwharrie National Recreation Trail
 | 10 miles away I hiked this trail today and saw a bear sleeping in the middle of the trail.... |
Falls Reservoir
 | 10 miles away Outstanding scenery! Like a storybook setting , although last time I went , it was close to 100 degrees....It is a very great lake for fishing. There is absolutly no recreation(jet-skiers, water skiers). You must be careful, there are many unmarked water hazards (most are near the upper dam). I wouldn't take an expensive boat on the lake....The perfect place to find yourself lost among nature and forget all of your ''big'' city problems without a 3 day hike into the woods....Falls Reservoir is a hidden jewel. Located between two dams. No development whatsoever.... |
Uwharrie River
 | 13 miles away ...at Low River bridge on SR 1301, our putin point. With the water that high the current was swift with a lot of low lying trees dwarfing the banks. We no sooner put in and the second canoe got caught in the current and capsized. We in the third were unable to upright it before it became lodged between two trees with the current making it impossible to free it. We were able to recover the two boys and rejoin with the first canoe which had continued on downstream. Long and short of our adventure we all made it to Morrow Mtn State Park in about 5 hours time in two canoes (11:30 AM - 4:30 PM). We stayed to the center of the river as much as possible and negotiated the rapids without mishap. It was very unpredictable with alot of unsuspecting trees in the middle of the river (sumerged islands). We then returned to Low River Bridge to recover the lost canoe. The water was now some four to five feet lower clearing the bridge. With much of the pressure of the current on the canoe now gone we were able to free it and get it out of the river. With all the extra rain of this year the river is sti... |
Cotton Patch Gold Mine
 | 15 miles away ...old in one of our many stand up panning troughs. Easy on the back and fun. We supply the pan, material (dirt)... you supply the excitement of finding gold! No reservations needed to pan...just stop on in, we'll have a spot for you and instructions if needeed. Magic Spiral Wheels: Rent one of our Gold Magic Spiral Wheels. Just slowly scoop in the material and let the Magic Wheel do the rest. All the gold collects in the very center of the wheel. Sluicing & Hibanking: Reserve your spot in the creek for Sluicing, Power Sluicing or Hibanking. Take prospecting to the next level... it's simple to learn and fun to watch the gold collect. Cotton Patch Gold Mine & Campground is open year round and offers excellent camping amenities. Stay overnight and enjoy our prospecting and nature trails. We also have free WI-FI for our customers! Meet fascinating people and share in the excitement of finding one of mother natures most precious materials, GOLD! Cabins: You can rent one of our ''PROSPECTOR'' cabins that include cots, table & chairs, fire ring and pic... |
B V Hedrick Sand and Gravel Lake
| 17 miles away Tall long leaf pines, beautiful blue water, starry sky...nature thrives in peace. Al would be 60 now and know every inch of this lovely land. It is a sanctuary.... |
