Lansing Creeper Trail Park

Located in downtown Lansing, North Carolina, the Lansing Creeper Trail Park is a lively hub for this small Appalachian town and gives easy access to Big Horse Creek. The park features a paved, flat walking path about a mile long, perfect for families, strollers, and wheelchair users. Along the way, you can spot wildflowers, birds, and enjoy the gentle creek, or try the Historic Lansing Walking Trail for a short out-and-back walk.

There’s plenty to do here: kids can play on a unique playground, you can have a picnic with takeout from places like Old Orchard Creek General Store, fish in the NC Heritage Trout Waters (or at the New River confluence nearby), let your dog run in the fenced off-leash area, explore historic buildings like the old Creeper Trail Station, or hike trails across the creek, which you can reach by a bridge near the Lansing Fire Department. Whether you want a quiet spot by the river or a place for outdoor fun, this friendly park shows off the natural beauty and close community spirit of Ashe County’s high country.

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Resources

Lansing Visitor Guide – High Country Host

Things To Do in Lansing – Ashe County, NC

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