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It’s adventure time

Take a hike: A guide to trails around Winston-Salem

Plan an adventurous hike with friends and family — or solo. | Photo by WStoday

From quick and easy loops around town to short drives that take you to fantastic lakes and mountainous areas, the Twin City has so many options to hit the trail. Here are 15 trails to help you plan your next adventure.

Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites before visiting for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area.

Key: Easy = 🥾 | Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾

Bethabara Greenway

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 2.7 miles
Activities: Walking, hiking, running, dog-walking

Walk through the Historic Bethabara Park on the eight ft of paved, gravel, single-track dirt. Pro tip: You may not want to bring your bike or stroller on this trail, as it has steep stairs and rugged areas.

Salem Lake Trail

Difficulty: 🥾🥾
Length: 7.1 miles
Activities: Hiking, biking, running, fishing, dog-walking

There’s plenty to do at this lake — from fishing, boating, or taking on this trail with a scenic view. You can make it as easy or as challenging as you’d like.

WStoday: Salem Lake trail scenic view — Salem Lake walking trail scenic view.
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WStoday team

Reynolda House Gardens and Trail

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 1.7 miles
Activities: Walking, running, biking, dog-walking

Hit up any of the five trails around the village on paved pathways and explore the expansive meadow. Pro tip: Dogs must be leashed.

Stuart & Emma Thomas Memorial Trail

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 3 miles
Activities: Walking, hiking, dog-walking

This loop will give you a view of the Winston-Salem skyline once you’ve reached the high points along the trail. Keep an eye out for the many varieties of birds flitting around — you might spot cows and goats too.

WStoday: Moore's Know — You can see this breathtaking view of Moore’s Knob from Hanging Rock and Pilot mountain.
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Photo by b_and_l_adventures

Stone Mountain State Park

Difficulty: 🥾🥾🥾
Length: 20 miles
Activities: Hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding

Located ~60 minutes outside of downtown Winston-Salem, this hike will give you a breathtaking view of the high country landscape with beautiful waterfalls and winding creeks. Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.

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A. Level of difficulty
B. Time it takes to complete
C. Unmatched views
D. It’s all about the location

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Events

Tuesday, May 14

Adult Body Fit | Tuesday, May 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Sprague Street Community Center, 1350 E. Sprague St., Winston-Salem | Free | Test your physical strength and practice movements tailored to improve your cardiovascular health.
Group-Led Paint and Sip Night | Tuesday, May 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Pine Tree Tavern, 3880 Bethania Station Rd., Winston-Salem | $30-$35 | Ready, set, canvas. Follow along with the demonstration or paint solo on a pre-traced canvas of your choice.
Pink Moon Connections | Tuesday, May 14 | 10:30 a.m. | Pink Moon Cafe, 848 W. 5th St., Winston-Salem | Free | Enjoy food and drinks while meeting new friends and building connections with others in a welcoming atmosphere.

Wednesday, May 15

4 UR LP | Wednesday, May 15, Wednesday, June 19 | 7-9 p.m. | The CMPND, 231 W. 4th St., Ste. 201, Winston-Salem | Free | Share an album/EP of works that you love, that moved or changed you followed with an open discussion.
A Guide to Annuals in Your Garden - Arboretum Adult Education | Wednesday, May 15 | 12-1 p.m. | Tanglewood Park (Walnut Hall), 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons | Free, RSVP | Learn about great annuals to grow in your garden for spectacular color — reserve your spot early.

Thursday, May 16

“AI As Your Creative Co-Pilot” | Thursday, May 16 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | This live webinar is crafted for creators who are eager to learn how to make AI part of their creative toolkit.

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News Notes

Announced

US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles will perform at the Greensboro Coliseum (~30 minutes from Downtown Winston-Salem) on Nov. 1. The performance is part of the “Gold Over America Tour”, which will showcase gymnasts’ high-energy choreography and athleticism — tickets go on sale Friday, May 17. (WXII 12 News)

Coming Soon

Fiddle & Fig market is moving into a larger retail space. The home decor shop will plant its root in Stratford Village in the fall — occupying the 9,400 sqft. Until then, you can still shop at its current location on 403 W. End Blvd. while the new space goes under renovations.

Real Estate

Explore brand-new villas and tour the properties in Plafftown. Plus, discover the amenities offered at the Grandville Villas (4575 Yadkinville Rd.) during its grand opening tomorrow, May 14 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Biz

Hear local tech entrepreneurs pitch their startups at Flywheel Coworking (500 W. 5th St., Ste. 800) tomorrow, May 14. Panel investors will provide feedback, followed by a free Q&A discussion. Reserve your spot from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — tickets are free.

Watch

Did you see the northern lights in the area on Friday night? NASA experts say this rare occurrence happens when solar storms send energy and small particles towards earth. No sweat if you missed it. Scientists say the captured version through a cellphone appears better than seeing it with the naked eye.

Wellness

Women in wellness assemble. Holistic coaches, healers, and service providers can share their experience with others in the industry at the first women’s circle on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The free event will take place at 7341 Church St. in Rural Hall.

Try This

The Graylyn Estate is here for life’s important occasions, offering unforgettable event experiences in stunning historic spaces. We’re partial to the charming Bernard Cottage, but we’ll let you choose your favorite yourself.*

Biz

What are people delegating? Getting to inbox zero, calendar management, travel, cold calls, leveraging AI, managing CRMs, expense reports, returns, waiting on customer service calls, household management, and much more. With Athena, you can achieve more time, freedom, success, and impact. See how to score a $1,500 credit.*

Development

🏠 It’s good to be home

Five homes in five days: An effort to rejuvenate Happy Hill neighborhood

WStoday: Empty lots on Free Street in Happy Hill neighborhood

Five local families will have a brand new start in these homes. | Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Although Rome wasn’t built in a day, five single-family homes are being built in Winston-Salem in five days — from start to finish.

The project is part of the $2.15 million grant the city approved for the construction of 13 new Habitat houses.

This initiative is part of a larger effort for the city to rejuvenate the historic Happy Hill neighborhood and preserve its rich heritage. Starting today, May 13 through Friday, May 17, crews with the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem will work on the site of Free Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

These five homes will go toward five families with Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County who are purchasing a home for their first time.

A dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.

The Buy

Apple pie made easy. We’re celebrating National Apple Pie Day by warming up some of this Apple Pie Jam from Adams Apple Co. with a little bit of ice cream.

Answered

WStoday: city view of Winston-salem from Kaleideum rooftop

A picture-perfect view on a picture-perfect day from the Kaleideum rooftop. | Photo by WStoday

In a previous newsletter, we asked how well you knew what’s happening in the city through this this crossword puzzle. Not that you needed our help as we know you crushed it. Today, we’re giving you the answers:

Down
1. Broad and Branch Distillery
3. Nia Imani Franklin
5. UNCSA
8. Granville Park
Across
2. John Legend
4. WFU PA program
6. Carolina Thunderbirds
7. Piedmont Plants
9. Young Cardinal

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

I’m excited to discover more trails I haven’t been to around Winston-Salem. One of my favorite spot to walk is at the C.G. Hill Memorial Park in Plafftown. It’s a hidden gem with a beautiful view small fishing lake. It was previously owned by one of the early Moravian settler who later donated the land to the city of Winston-Salem.

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