Concord, NC November 2016
Reedy Creek Park
We've traveled to Concord about twice a year over the past few years to attend the dog show. The closest park to the trial site (at Cabbarus Arena and Event Center) is Frank Liske Park. There's a lake to walk around and a nice trail that runs the perimeter of the park. Great for strollers, easy walking, and running. There are also picnic areas, playgrounds, and ball fields. It's a large park. Opens at 8am though, not before.
A couple years ago we found this alternative park, Reedy Creek. All wooded trails and not too crowded. There is also a couple lake/ponds to walk around. We take the Sassafrass Loop to the Sierra Loop Trial. From there we take the South Fork Trail towards the Nature Center. From there we take Dragonfly and go around the pond, and then circle back to Sassafrass. Takes about an hour and a half walking with dogs. We backtrack around the pond sometimes and then back to Sassafrass to make it a 2 hour walk. One can also take the Robinson Rockhouse trail to see the ruins prior to reaching South Fork (or on the way back). Robinson Rockhouse trail is one way.
The best moments this time around were:
Last trip there the circus was in town, which drove Cadia crazy. This time, there were fireworks at the racetrack. Made for some great entertainment Saturday night, but Cadia could have done without it. But I did see some amazing fireworks from the window of the RV as if I were sitting right in the stands watching.
We've traveled to Concord about twice a year over the past few years to attend the dog show. The closest park to the trial site (at Cabbarus Arena and Event Center) is Frank Liske Park. There's a lake to walk around and a nice trail that runs the perimeter of the park. Great for strollers, easy walking, and running. There are also picnic areas, playgrounds, and ball fields. It's a large park. Opens at 8am though, not before.
A couple years ago we found this alternative park, Reedy Creek. All wooded trails and not too crowded. There is also a couple lake/ponds to walk around. We take the Sassafrass Loop to the Sierra Loop Trial. From there we take the South Fork Trail towards the Nature Center. From there we take Dragonfly and go around the pond, and then circle back to Sassafrass. Takes about an hour and a half walking with dogs. We backtrack around the pond sometimes and then back to Sassafrass to make it a 2 hour walk. One can also take the Robinson Rockhouse trail to see the ruins prior to reaching South Fork (or on the way back). Robinson Rockhouse trail is one way.
The best moments this time around were:
1) the beautiful colors on the trees
2) when we reached the fields, Logan got excited, buried himself into the grass to scratch up against it, and enjoyed running down the hill
3) Beautiful Fall weather - 75 degrees on Friday afternoon and then 60 degrees Saturday morning
4) and with our evening quick stop over at Frank Liske park, Logan got the zoomies in the field and started to play with Braddock and Cadia.
4) and with our evening quick stop over at Frank Liske park, Logan got the zoomies in the field and started to play with Braddock and Cadia.
Ver-El RV Park
We used to RV camp at the trial site but it's hard to get a spot and then to use the water because it's not a full hookup. So we found an easy-in and easy-out RV camp near the interstate (I85 and I485). It's across the racetrack. Yes, it is noisy there, even when there isn't a race, but it is close to places to eat and get things when you need them. Sites are level and are full hookup. 30 and 50 amp. Bring cash though as they don't take credit cards. No bathrooms or showers onsite.Last trip there the circus was in town, which drove Cadia crazy. This time, there were fireworks at the racetrack. Made for some great entertainment Saturday night, but Cadia could have done without it. But I did see some amazing fireworks from the window of the RV as if I were sitting right in the stands watching.
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