In March 2026, the Town of Lake Lure officially reopened Buffalo Creek Park, providing local residents and visitors alike with 8 miles of quality hike and hike-bike trails right in Lake Lure! See the below map denoting which trails are open.
The following trails in this area are now open to the public:
Please note that the parking area on Shumont Rd. is closed. You can access Weed Patch via Buffalo Creek Park. Conserving Carolina is working with the Town of Lake Lure and NC State Parks toward a solution that will provide access to the northern endpoint of Weed Patch Mountain Trail.
Though designed with mountain bikers in mind, this a multi-use park suitable for runners and hikers as well. This is the only bike trail system of its kind within 20 miles. It features banked turns, rollers, and berms. The main trail is a 3.5-mile loop. The trail is challenging due to the elevation change.
The Weed Patch Mountain Trail, an 8.6-mile long connection from the end of the current extension to Eagle Rock on Chimney Rock State Park land.
For additional info see the town’s webpage for the trail: http://www.townoflakelure.com/buffalo-creek-park.php
The trail is part of the newly designated Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail System. That system is envisioned to be more than 100 miles of trails throughout
Hickory Nut Gorge. To read more about the plans and see a map of the current and proposed trails see the link below:
WHERE: 2191 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure, NC 28746
DIRECTIONS: Located off Buffalo Creek Road just north of Rumbling Bald Resort.
The mountain bike trail at Buffalo Creek was severely damaged during the Party Rock fire control efforts . Repairs have just been completed and the original 3.5 mile loop is now reopened for pedestrians and bikers. The repairs are very good but users should stay on the trail and avoid cutting switchbacks to help prevent erosion. Photos of the damaged area and repairs are posted for reference.
Make sure you have the supplies to deal with major injuries, and make sure you have the knowledge to use it.
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