Trail Running & Hiking
40+ miles of single-track, cross country trails.
The Whitewater Center maintains over 40 miles of trails for hikers and trail runners. The trails are natural surface and wind across the 1,300 acre woods of the Center. The trails run along the Catawba River and through hardwood and pine forests.
Use of the trail system does not require an activity pass. Trails are directional for all users and labeled on the Trail Map. Trails are closed when weather conditions render them unusable so please check the”trail status” at the top of the website. The 3 mile Parkway Trail is available as an all-weather trail when the system is closed.
Access via Trailheads
How to Access Trails
Park in a designated area and access the trails from a trailhead.
Trailheads are marked on the Trail Map.



How many trails are at the Whitewater Center?
The Whitewater Center trail system is comprised of more than 40 miles of trails on the 1,300 acre property.
Is there a fee to use the trails?
No pass or fee is required to access the trail system.
The Whitewater Center has a $12 daily parking fee (oversized vehicles $25) or $40 for an annual parking pass. Annual Parking Passes are valid through December 31st.
Are the trails accessible at all times?
Trail accessibility is subject to trail conditions and weather. The current and most up-to-date trail status is always available online.