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Salem Lake Trail – Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Winston-Salem

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Salem Lake Trail – Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Winston-Salem

Hard

3.5

(15)

runners

Salem Lake Trail – Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Winston-Salem

02:39

25.4km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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After 6.43 km for 562 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 18.2 km for 636 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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595 m

Winston-Salem Strollway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely walking, cycling, and running path connect Corpening Plaza in the center of Winston-Salem with Old Salem, the Greenway and the YWCA. It is a perfect for getting a …

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5.08 km

Salem Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The greenways around Winston-Salem are really nice for riding, walking or running. This section runs along Salem Creek and is a great way to get to Salem lake. At times …

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16.0 km

The Salem Lake Trail is a very popular trail near Winston-Salem. The path runs around the banks of Salem Lake. The path is mostly dirt but has some paved parts and is popular with cyclists, walkers and runners.

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17.4 km

Salem Lake

Highlight • Lake

Salem Lake is a reservoir located in Winston-Salem in North Carolina. It is known for its recreational opportunities like hiking, fishing, and boating. There is a nice multi-use trail leading all around the lake.

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17.4 km

Lowery Mill Creek Crossing and Old Railway Bridge (Salem Lake Trail)

Highlight • Bridge

This man made crossing cuts across the creek and has a nice wooden bridge on it. The views of the lake are great and looking up the creek you can …

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17.7 km

Salem Lake

Highlight • Lake

Salem Lake has been called the hidden diamond of Winston-Salem being located just minutes away from the downtown area. It's a beautiful area and it has the Salem Lake Trail …

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18.0 km

Salem Lake Dam

Highlight • Structure

Salem Lake Dam is responsible for the nearby reservoir of the same name and dams up the Salem Creek. While hiking along the lake's shoreline, you will pass by the dam and can take a look at the massive construct.

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23.9 km

Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Although this foot bridge was build in 1998 it looks like something out of the past. It connects the Strollway to the south end of Old Salem. It is not …

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

8.75 km

1.18 km

1.14 km

473 m

217 m

Elevation

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Salem Lake Trail – Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Winston-Salem

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Salem Creek Greenway

Salem Lake Trail

Salem Lake

Lowery Mill Creek Crossing and Old Railway Bridge (Salem Lake Trail)

Salem Lake

Salem Lake Dam

Old Salem Covered Wooden Bridge

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