Top rated Nature preserves in Gastonia, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Nature preserves in Gastonia

Experience the best that Gastonia has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 116 places from Nature preserve category.

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Silva Terra Nature Park

Hiking area

👍👍 I am the coordinator of a dog meetup group in Upstate South Carolina. I heard about this place through a friend and decided our group should go check it out because they allow on-leash dogs. This is a family owned operation. Day passes are $5 (children under 2 are free), Annual passes are $40 or $9...

5.00 (42 reviews) (~147.86 km from centre)

Carolina Outfitters White Water Rafting

Raft trip outfitter

👍👍 AMAZING! Jeremy was very knowledgeable about the water and the area! We got to get out and jump into the river! Got to do awesome rock spins (Jeremy sent it a little too far and launched himself out of the boat, but he was back in the boat in record time… honestly very impressive for a near death ex...

4.90 (707 reviews) (~227.88 km from centre)

Mount Jefferson State Natural Area

State park

👍👍 We went up here Saturday night to see the sunset while we were still in town and it was a very beautiful overlook. We just stayed in the parking area, but there is also a trail you can hike to another overlook. We were impressed that you can even see Grandfather Mountain in the distance, which was c...

4.90 (672 reviews) (~129.31 km from centre)

The Channels

Nature preserve

4.90 (279 reviews) (~192.56 km from centre)

Knight Brown Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 My dog and I love this place! Nice, shaded trails, 3 to choose from and one bonus trail, all with beautiful views

4.90 (80 reviews) (~157.87 km from centre)

Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 Black Mountain/Montreat is a wonderful place to hike. The trails are well marked. The outdoor store in Black Mountain has great maps and was very helpful in making suggestions. We hiked to Gray Beard Falls. I recommend you wear good hiking shoes that are waterproof.

4.90 (61 reviews) (~109.73 km from centre)

A Walk in the Woods

Tour operator

4.90 (57 reviews) (~201.5 km from centre)

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Nature preserve

A 367-acre wildlife conservation & research area since 1984 made up of ancient forest & fields.

4.90 (51 reviews) (~208.09 km from centre)

Elk Knob

Hiking area

👍👍 Great hiking! We'll maintained trail to the summit. Mile markers every quarter mile. Beautiful woods and great views from the summit and at about the halfway point.

4.90 (47 reviews) (~126.49 km from centre)

Blue Wall Preserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 GPS will take you to a gate with a small parking area on the left. There is room for about 10 cars, but parking along the road is also an option. We had no issues with parking midday on a beautiful Saturday. The parking area has 24 hour surveillance signs but no restrooms or garbage cans. There is n...

4.90 (46 reviews) (~97.4 km from centre)

The North Carolina Arboretum

Arboretum

Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.

4.80 (6.4K reviews) (~131.46 km from centre)

Grandfather Mountain

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with rugged peaks, alpine hiking trails, a nature museum & backcountry camping.

4.80 (5.8K reviews) (~109.57 km from centre)

Mile High Swinging Bridge

Tourist attraction

Built in 1952, this mile-high pedestrian bridge offers sweeping views of Grandfather Mountain.

4.80 (3.2K reviews) (~109.56 km from centre)

West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater

Nature preserve

This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.

4.80 (2.7K reviews) (~141.45 km from centre)

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~223.26 km from centre)

Reedy Creek Park

Park

Creekside walks & fishing spots in woodland with picnic shelters & ruins of pioneer-era cabins.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~42.83 km from centre)

Latta Nature Preserve

Nature preserve

Latta Plantation Preserve's interpretive center, with native animals, a habitat garden & gift shop.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~27.26 km from centre)

White Deer Park Nature Center

Park

1-mile greenway & loop trails for biking & walking, with a nature center & picnic shelters.

4.80 (935 reviews) (~235.98 km from centre)

Sandy Creek Nature Center

Nature preserve

City facility featuring live animal exhibits, nature trails & several rooms for classes & meetings.

4.80 (752 reviews) (~246.16 km from centre)

Anne Springs Close Greenway - Lake Haigler

Nature preserve

👍👍 We are from Florida and usually don't have trails like Anne Springs Close near the city this beautiful. We took the Haigler Lake loop which is a beautiful scenic trail. We also experienced the Swinging Bridge which was fun also. If you want to enjoy a beautiful, scenic and quaint trail...this is a...

4.80 (730 reviews) (~33.07 km from centre)

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Top rated Nature preserves in Gastonia, United States