The Haw River
Walk along it, paddle it, or just sit by it for a while.
Great Bend Park at GlencoeOver a mile of riverfront and wooded trail on the Haw, with a bridge over the old mill race to an overlook of the Glencoe Mill Dam. A short walk away is Glencoe Mill Village, one of the best-preserved mill villages in North Carolina.Saxapahaw Island ParkA county park on an island in the Haw River, right in Saxapahaw, with a trail along the water and a playground. Pair it with the Haw River Trail and a stop at the shops and restaurants of the Saxapahaw Rivermill.