Elizabethtown – White Lake
Trail Festival Weekend itinerary
February 15-17, 2025

 

Join us for Trail Festival Weekend in Mother Nature’s Playground

Saturday, February 15, 2025

10 a.m.: Hike at Jones Lake State Park on the 4-mile Bay Trail, 4117 NC 242, Elizabethtown.

1:30 p.m.: Guided paddle on Jones Lake State Park. Ranger led paddle around this Carolina Bay. Two large 12-people canoes will be available – must register in advance.4117 NC 242, Elizabethtown. Space is limited. Call to make reservations – 910-588-4550.

3p.m.: Guided 3 mile hike at Bay Tree Lake State Natural Area. Hike this undeveloped State Natural Area with ranger who who knows which old roadbeds and game paths to follow to get to Bay Tree Lake. 11106 NC Hwy 41, Harrels.

3 p.m.: Guided hike at Singletary Lake State Park. Ranger led, 1 mile walk on the CCC loop. 6707 NC-53, Kelly. Meet at Educational Building.

8-11pm: Evening entertainment at Glass Bottom Lounge at Goldston’s Beach. Darren Wheeless will be performing live.

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Scheduled activities include:
2p.m.: Meet on Doc’s Deck for a guided walk through the vines at Lu Mil vineyard. 438 Suggs-Taylor Rd, Elizabethtown

Do-it-yourself day suggestions:

• Paved trail around Greene’s Lake and Cape Fear Winery & Distillery. Park Entrance is at 337 Aviation Parkway, Elizabethtown
• Tour and hike at Harmony Hall National Historic site open from 1-4pm. 1615 River Rd, White Oak,
• 9 holes of disc golf at Tory Hole Park, 275 N Poplar St, Elizabethtown. (Disc sets can be purchased at People’s Emporium on West Broad St.
• Multi-use path around White Lake. Park at the parking area on Rt.53, near entrance to Waterford Community.