How to access the Riverwalk overland trail

Although the Riverwalk overwater bridge and trailhead parking lot on Old Lenoir Road are temporarily closed, all other portions of the elevated Riverwalk trail are open and accessible from Hickory City and Rotary-Geitner parks. 

To access the Riverwalk, either:

(1) Park at Rotary-Geitner Park (2035 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601) and walk to the trails in the park. One end of the overland, elevated Riverwalk trail begins here. 

(2) Park at Hickory City Park (1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601), enter the Lake Hickory Trails system, and continue on the paved greenway to the overland Riverwalk trail sections. 

The map below shows the parking locations, potential routes, and estimated trail distances.

For more information about the Riverwalk and the entire Hickory Trail, please visit www.hkytrail.com.