The Breakaway Trail – Guilford County Farm

The Breakaway Trail at Guilford County Farm, located near Gibsonville, North Carolina, offers a scenic hike through a historic former prison farm that has been transformed into a vibrant passive park. As part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the path winds through diverse landscapes. It begins at the historic prison and meanders primarily through open fields beneath expansive Carolina blue skies, eventually leading to a wooded area where the Prison Run Pass and Preacher’s Run Pass converge. Along the trail, visitors can spot donkeys, goats, and other livestock.

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Guilford County Farm Webpage

Piedmont Legacy Trails Website

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Discover the Breakaway Trail at Guilford County Farm near Gibsonville, NC! 🌳 Enjoy a scenic hike through a former prison farm, diverse landscapes, and wildlife like donkeys and goats. Part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail! 🏰🌄🌲 thesociableadventurer.com/the-breakawa… #VisitNC #Hiking #NC #Hike

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Discover the Breakaway Trail at Guilford County Farm near Gibsonville, NC! 🌳 Enjoy a scenic hike through a former prison farm, diverse landscapes, and wildlife like donkeys and goats. Part of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail! 🏰🌄🌲 https://t.co/B28yUKEXJa #VisitNC #Hiking #NC #Hike pic.twitter.com/qrLB1xNfNk
— The Sociable Adventurer (@TheSociableAdv) May 23, 2025