Davidson College Travel Information (Davidson, NC)

Corn-fusing, but Fun: The Amazing Maize Maze Like its Oklahoma cousins, this cornfield outside Huntersville, just north of Charlotte, grows as high as an elephant’s eye. Only problem is, I’m not. I’m short, and I can’t see over the spikey, green... Huntersville, NC

Lake Norman It is a fair assumption that most people reading this guide will have little idea where Lake Norman is. We didn’t know either until we began our research. As recently as 20 years ago, the area was con... Davidson, NC

Lake Norman State Park Campground With a name like Lake Norman, it’s pretty obvious this state park is a water-oriented destination. In that regard, it doesn’t disappoint. Nearly the entire preserve is situated on a peninsula jutting ... Troutman, NC

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Jetton Park Trail (Distance: 4.0 mi) You dont have to own a mansion on the shore of Lake Norman to enjoy a day at the lake. Jetton Park offers a sunning beach, picnic area, and scenic hiking trails where families can spend an afternoon o...

Cornelius, NC - Hiking - length:1.8 mi

Jetton Park Trail (Distance: 4.1 mi) What the Jetton Park pathways lack in mileage, they make up for in adventure. The trail system passes by a maintained garden, restored barn, lookout point, swimming beach, and playground—making it a g...

Cornelius, NC - Hiking - length:1.6 mi

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area (Distance: 8.6 mi) McDowell Nature Preserve, encompassing over 1,100 acres, contains relatively large expanses of various second-growth forest habitats in a variety of successional stages. The preserve contains moderate...

Charlotte, NC - Birding - length:unknown

Beech Springs (Distance: 9.0 mi) This is an excellent trail. It’s a blast to ride with enough roots, rocks, jumps, and drops to satisfy the thrasher quotient in just about anyone. Devil’s Drop gives you a choice of three insane desce...

Charlotte, NC - Mountain Biking - length:4.7 mi

Beech Spring Mountain Bike Park (Distance: 9.5 mi) This 4.8-mile singletrack (with some doubletrack) loop combination expecting a short but technical ride. At the trailhead you must sign a mandatory waiver at the bulletin board and pay a $2 fee on an ...

Charlotte, NC - Mountain Biking - length:4.8 mi

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River Run River Run Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7208 yards, par 72 2.3 miles from center of Davidson College

Northstone Northstone Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6853 yards, par 72 4.1 miles from center of Davidson College

Birkdale Birkdale Golf Club Public, 18 holes 7013 yards, par 72 4.5 miles from center of Davidson College

Peninsula The Peninsula Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7075 yards, par 72 4.8 miles from center of Davidson College

Mooresville Mooresville Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6528 yards, par 72 5.4 miles from center of Davidson College

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