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Lake Townsend – Lake Brandt loop from Food Lion

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United States

North Carolina

Guilford County

Lake Townsend – Lake Brandt loop from Food Lion

Moderate

4.9

(7150)

8,770

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Lake Townsend – Lake Brandt loop from Food Lion

03:16

47.7km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.96 km for 167 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.31 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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7.04 km

Richardson-Taylor Preserve in North Carolina offers a nature lover's haven. With diverse ecosystems, hiking trails, and a peaceful ambiance, the preserve truly showcases the beauty of North Carolina's landscape.

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12.2 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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18.8 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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23.2 km

Wild Turkey Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

On this trail you will find berms, log crossings, bridges, a rock jump all within nice tight singletrack. This trail was built specifically for mountain biking so you know it will be fun.

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28.9 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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36.5 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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36.7 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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47.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

19.1 km

2.80 km

2.68 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

22.6 km

340 m

226 m

Elevation

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Lake Townsend – Lake Brandt loop from Food Lion

Lake Townsend

Richardson - Taylor Preserve

Lake Townsend

Reedy Fork Trail

Wild Turkey Trail

Horsepen Creek from the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway

Lake Brandt

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