Holly Discovery Trail

Park Maps and Brochures:

Upcoming Events:

16th Annual Catawba RiverFest

Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 10:00am

FALL BIRDS AND BLOOMS HIKE

Sunday, September 22, 2019 - 8:30am

AUTUMN BIRDWATCHING HIKE

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 8:00am

The trail is a flat, easy trek through riparian forest adjacent to Paddy's Creek.

The Lake James State Park TRACK Trail adventures (see kiosk at trailhead parking area) were designed for use on the Holly Discovery Trail, but they can be used anywhere within the park trail system. Be sure to check out the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, which can be accessed 150 yards south of the Holly Discovery Trail parking area.

Trail Location:

Paddy's Creek area

Trail Point of Interest:

Along the trail, young hikers can enjoy 18 interactive educational activity stations. The HDT is a national award-winning trail

Trail Length:

0.75 miles

Trail Type:

loop

Trail Difficulty:

easy

Trail Use:

Hiking

Discovery/Interpretive Trail

TRACK Trail

Trail Surface:

natural surface

gravel

Trail Blaze:

red triangle

7321 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761

828-584-7728
lake.james@ncparks.gov

GPS: 35.750378, -81.892075

Day-use areas at Paddy's Creek and Catawba River:
December - February: 7am - 7pm
March, April & October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm
November: 7am - 8pm

Hidden Cove Boat Access Hours:
December - February: closed
March, April, & October: 7am - 8pm
May - September: 7am - 9pm
November: 7am - 7pm
All areas closed Christmas Day

Swim Area
10am - 6pm
May 1 through September 30

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