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Tour Road – Lake Townsend loop from Friendly Center

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Tour Road – Lake Townsend loop from Friendly Center

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5.0

(2444)

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Tour Road – Lake Townsend loop from Friendly Center

04:55

61.0km

400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.97 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.13 km

Tour Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Along the 2.25-mile loop road you can explore Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. This paved path features eight tour stops, monuments, and access to interior trails. For safety, walk on …

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8.35 km

Monuments of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Highlight • Monument

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, preserves the site of a pivotal Revolutionary War battle fought on March 15, 1781. Though technically a British victory, the …

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17.0 km

Reedy Fork Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a heavily wooded area where you might see signs of wildlife like raccoons, deer, and beavers. The trail parallels the Reedy Fork Creek. It is a dedicated mountain …

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22.4 km

Lake Townsend

Highlight • Lake

Lake Townsend, named in honor of Greensboro City Manager James R. Townsend was built and open for recreation in 1969. Boat ramps are available for private boat launching. Kayaks and …

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29.3 km

Blue Heron Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This is an easy fun flowing trail with some small jumps and whoop-de-doos. It is right next to Lake Townsend, giving you some nice views at times. This is a …

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45.7 km

Horsepen Creek from the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway

Highlight • Bridge

The greenway is a gift to every cyclist in this area. At this point you have a great view of the lake as you cross over this very nice wooden …

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50.3 km

Lake Brandt

Highlight • Lake

Lake Brandt is an 816-acre reservoir named after Greensboro's former mayor, Leon Brandt. The lake offers stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing. Fishing is permitted from the pier or a boat; however, bank fishing is not allowed.

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50.4 km

Fishing Pier at Bur-Mil Park

Highlight • Structure

This lovely fishing pier is right off of the Greenway and across from Bur-Mill Park. It is a great place to stop and take a picture or to come for …

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61.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

19.9 km

2.21 km

1.97 km

206 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

23.7 km

280 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Friday 22 May

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34 %

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Tour Road – Lake Townsend loop from Friendly Center

Tour Road

Monuments of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Reedy Fork Trail

Lake Townsend

Blue Heron Trail

Horsepen Creek from the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway

Lake Brandt

Fishing Pier at Bur-Mil Park

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