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Salem Lake Greenway
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Salem Lake Greenway

Length5.8 mi
Elev. Gain157.4 ft
Est. Steps13000
Forest
River
Wild flowers
Wild life
Bathroom
Playground
Created by lynda6960

Salem Lake Greenway Introduction

Salem Lake Greenway is a 5.8 mile (13,000-step) route located near Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 157.4 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Six miles round trip towards downtown Winston-Salem was a great bike ride for first time in two years. Only one spot I had to walk uphill. Lots of shade and wide paved ride/walkway. We started at the Salem Lake Marina that had canoes and kayaks for rent. The trail around the lake is lovely also!

Attractions Near Salem Lake Greenway

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Bowman Gray Stadium

Sports
Bowman Gray Stadium is a NASCAR sanctioned 1⁄4-mile (0.40 km) asphalt flat oval short track and longstanding football stadium located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most legendary venues, and is referred to as "NASCAR's longest-running weekly race track". Bowman Gray Stadium is part of the Winston-Salem Sports and Entertainment Complex and is home of the Winston-Salem State University Rams football team.

C. E. Gaines Center

Place
The C.E. Gaines Center is a basketball arena on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. It is named for former WSSU men's basketball coach Clarence "Bighouse" Gaines, who led the men's basketball team for 47 years. The facility has a capacity of 3,200 spectators and opened in 1978.

J. S. Hill House

Place
J. S. Hill House was a historic home located at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The house was built about 1893, and was a large two-story, three bay, frame dwelling. The front facade had a projecting two-story bay with prominent gable. It was built by J. S. Hill, the chief fund raiser for the Slater Industrial Academy for African-American students.

J. W. Paisley House

Place
J. W. Paisley House was a historic home located at Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. The house was built about 1910-1911, and was a large two-story, three bay, frame dwelling. The house featured clipped gable roofs and dormers. It was built by John W. Paisley, faculty member of the Slater Industrial Academy for African-American students.

WSNC

Place
WSNC (90.5 FM) is a radio station broadcasting jazz, gospel, and talk programming. Licensed to Winston-Salem State University, United States, it serves the Piedmont Triad area. The station is currently owned by Winston-Salem State University. The founding General Manager of WSNC FM was Dr. Clarence W.

Winston-Salem State University

School
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, is a historically black public research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. WSSU is an accredited university offering baccalaureate and graduate programs to a diverse student population.

Civitan Park

Park

Salem Creek

Water

Reynolds Park

Park

Vargrave Street

Building
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

5.8 mi

Elev. Gain

157.4 ft

Est. Steps

13000
Created by
lynda6960
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