Get some exercise on this group hike along the Carolina Thread Trail.

The Murray’s Mill Trail is a natural surface trail running along a farm on the south side of Murray’s Mill and follows Balls Creek to the north of Murray’s Mill Road.  The historical mill can be viewed from the trail head.  “Preserved intact are the 1913 mill itself, the 1890s Murray & Minges General Store, the 1880s Wheathouse, used as an exhibit gallery, the 1913 John Murray House, furnished to the period, and numerous outbuildings. Run by three generations of the Murray Family, who abandoned operations in 1967, the picturesque structures and surrounding land form the last milling complex in the county, meticulously preserved and interpreted by the Catawba County Historical Association since 1980 when restorations began, Governor James G. Martin attending the opening ceremony in 1988.” More history can be found at the Historical Association of Catawba County website. This is the perfect beginner hike! This is an out-and-back, natural surface trail of easy difficulty.

This hike is in partnership with HIKE NC!, a program designed to introduce everyone, from beginners to experienced hikers, to outdoor exercise opportunities in their community. Each participant will be entered to win weekly prizes. 

Requirements and Recommendations

• Pre-registration is required for this FREE tour. Register using the form below.

What is Provided

• Guide and staff to answer questions about the trail, local flora and fauna and share stories of community history
• All required gear and safety equipment to participate

What to Bring

• Water
• Good closed toed shoes
• Sunscreen and bugspray
• Snacks