Bays Mountain Park

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Expansive city park with 34 miles of trails for hiking and mtn biking, animal habitats, ropes course with zip line, planetarium, and more...

Driving Directions

From I-26/I-81 crossing

  1. Head north on I-26.
  2. Get off at exit 3 (Meadow View Parkway).
  3. Turn left on Meadowview Parkway for about ¼ mile.
  4. Bear left at fork on to Reservoir Road.
  5. Proceed about 2 miles.
  6. Reservoir Road bears right (blue Bays Mountain sign).
  7. Proceed about 2 miles.
  8. Turn right on Bays Mountain Road.
  9. Proceed to the left and into park to pay $4 entrance fee (effective 9/1/2011) or present pass.

GPS Address: 853 Bays Mountain Park Road

Overall Park Map

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Fees, Hours, Restrictions

There is a $4 gate fee (increased 9/1/2011) to enter the park. (Or free as benefit for park association members: $25 individual, $35 family per year)


The park grounds are open

During March-May/September-October
Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-5:00PM, Sat: 8:30AM-8:00PM, Sun: 12:00PM-8:00PM
During June-August
Same as above, plus until 8:00PM weekdays
During November-February
Closing at 5:00PM every day.


Dogs are allowed at Bays Mountain Park, but not around the animal habitats, thus please skirt using Lake Road.
Mountain bikes are allowed, upon inspection, on designated trails (thus carry a map to know where!).

Trails

The most popular park hiking trails are Lakeside (with side trip on Holly) and Firetower. Those going mountain biking enjoy the main park roads (not the Hollows) and the newly constructed Chinquapin and Bear Run trails.

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Links

Bays Mountain Park website link
Bays Mountain Hiking and Biking Trail Map link