2.0 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-60 ft
Descent
01:12:33
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  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Greensboro
    , North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    White rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #34248 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    City of Greensboro

Surface: Concrete
Traffic: Multiple Use
Amenities: Restrooms, Trail Fitness Stations, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Playground, TRACK Trails Program
Located in Lake Daniel Park, the Lake Daniel Greenway is a paved multi-use path that stretches two miles from West Friendly Avenue to Mendenhall Street, west to east, paralleling Benjamin Parkway most of the way. Exercise stations are situated along the path for a great workout. In addition, the park offers public tennis courts, a basketball court, and a children’s playground.

source: Greensboro Parks and Rec
Access Info

The western trailhead is located on West Friendly Avenue, just east of the Wendover Avenue overpass and adjacent to Wesley Long Community Hospital. The eastern trailhead is located at the intersection of East Lake Drive and Mendenhall Street. Parking for the greenway is available at Mimosa Drive and on East Lake Drive.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Lake Daniel Greenway multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -37 ft
  • Altitude min
    739 ft
  • Altitude max
    787 ft
  • Altitude start
    786 ft
  • Altitude end
    748 ft
  • Grade
    -0.3%
  • Grade max
    -11%
  • Grade min
    9%
  • Distance climb
    1,644 ft
  • Distance down
    3,645 ft
  • Distance flat
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    01:12:33
  • Avg reverse time
    00:12:15
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      Jan 14, 2021 @ 10:22am
      Jan 14, 2021
      		 reporter Service Alerts: ~ The Lake Daniel Greenway Bridge at Elam Avenue and Benjamin Parkway is temporarily closed. Recent flooding and stormwater...
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