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STATrail
Markers and signs
One dot, two dots, brown posts with
numbers??? What does it all mean?
To make sense of the trail markers, click here:
A Guide to STA
Trail Markers
Click on a
trail link below to view a map of that section
Ruben Mountain Trail
Moderate
to Difficult
This is actually part of Hanging Rock State Park and is a hiking and horseback
trail accessible from Tory's Den Parking Lot.
RM Collins Trail and Booth Loop
Moderate
to Difficult
Rocky and narrow. (The Booth Loop is
open until you reach the creek. Working on creek hazards.)
Accessible from Tory's Den Parking
Lot.
Sections 4, 5, 6
Easy
Cutting through the edges of fields
with some hills. Beautiful views of Hanging Rock and the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Section 7
Moderate
Wide trails, with dirt and sand. One
long switch-back section on 7. Hikers will have to cross Big South Creek on
foot.
Section
8
Easy
Entirely on a long, quiet gravel road
Sections 9, 10
Difficult
Lots of creek crossings, rocky
sections, switchbacks, and beautiful rhododendrons! Ride along Sauratown
Mountain and enjoy some mountain climbs and gorgeous views!
Section 11
Moderate
Narrow, winding trails, packed dirt.
Little Yadkin River crossing will get hikers wet
Accessible from Brim's Grove Parking
Lot
Section 12
(New re-route, Jan 2020)
Easy
Riding through a field and along a
creek.
Accessible from Brim's Grove parking
Lot
Sections 13
Easy
Part of 13 is closed due to landowner
listing property for sale.
Section 14
Easy
Winding through the woods and along
fields, smooth dirt path.
Accessible from Old Winston/Coon Rd
parking lot
Sections 15,
16
These sections (15 & 16) are temporarily closed until
they can be re-routed. Please follow detour instructions on the
Trail Status page.
