Salem Lake has been called the hidden diamond of Winston-Salem being located just minutes away from the downtown area. It's a beautiful area and it has the Salem Lake Trail which makes for a 7-mile loop around the lake and makes a great hike or bike ride.

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1. Salem Lake and Creek Greenway Loop

26.9km

01:27

150m

Cycle the easy 16.7-mile Salem Lake and Creek Greenway Loop, enjoying diverse scenery from paved greenways to natural lake views.

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2. Cascades Preserve gravel loop via Quarry Road

68.0km

02:54

490m

This moderate 42.3-mile gravel loop via Quarry Road in Winston-Salem offers diverse scenery around Salem Lake and greenways.

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3. Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge – Molly Leight's Crossing loop from Winston-Salem

108km

05:10

880m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 240 m

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Location: Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States

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Salem Lake

1. Salem Lake and Creek Greenway Loop

2. Cascades Preserve gravel loop via Quarry Road

3. Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge – Molly Leight's Crossing loop from Winston-Salem

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