52 Things to do near Valdese, NC
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McGalliard Falls Park
Valdese, North Carolina
1.7 miles NA beloved 45-foot waterfall in Valdese with a grist mill, waterwheel, nature trails, and picnic areas — a Sunday tradition for generations of Morgantown-area families.
Hike
Bethel Park Disc Golf Course
Morganton, North Carolina
5.4 miles WA mostly open 15-acre disc golf course in Morganton with some elevation and varied terrain — a creek winds through the layout for added challenge.
Disc Golf
Sawmills Veterans Park
Granite Falls, North Carolina
5.5 miles NEA mostly wooded disc golf course with significant elevation changes next to Lake Rhodhiss in a 50-acre veterans memorial park near Granite Falls — free to play.
Disc Golf
Catawba Meadows
Morganton, North Carolina
8.0 miles WA free public disc golf course in Morganton set in a scenic meadow studded with pines and young saplings — multiple tees on 12 of 18 holes give players plenty of variety.
Disc Golf
Hildebran Community Park Disc Golf Course
Hildebran, North Carolina
8.3 miles EA compact 3.8-acre course with mulched fairways and holes from 83 to 130 feet — the deck above tee 3 offers a terrific view of the historic Hildebran Depot and the course below.
Disc Golf
Redwood Park
Hudson, North Carolina
8.5 miles NEA mostly open disc golf course with a few trees and rolling hills — a pleasant free round in Redwood Park near Hudson, North Carolina.
Disc Golf
Hudson Middle School Disc Golf Course
Hudson, North Carolina
8.6 miles NEA 9-hole middle school disc golf course with rubber tees in Hudson, North Carolina — a simple, free starter round.
Disc Golf
Stone Mountain State Park
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
11.0 miles SWSwim near Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Swim
Glenn C. Hilton Memorial Park
Hickory, North Carolina
11.7 miles EHills, curves, and water on three holes make Glenn C. Hilton a fun wooded Hickory course — with a map on the kiosk and a reportedly stunning 24th hole.
Disc Golf
Boardparadise Skatepark
Hickory, North Carolina
13.8 miles EA 10,000-square-foot indoor skatepark in Hickory with a 4-foot mini ramp, euro gap, pyramid, stairs, hand rails, hubbas, banks, and wall rides — a full-featured street session destination.
Skateboard
Stanford Skate Park
Hickory, North Carolina
15.0 miles EA packed street course in Hickory with quarter pipes, half pipes, bank ramps, handrails, grind ledges, fun boxes, a spine ramp, and a wedge ramp — something for every skill level.
Skateboard
Wilson Creek Area
Collettsville, North Carolina
20.2 miles NWNumerous waterfalls and swimming holes tucked throughout the Wilson Creek area — most require short or longer hikes to find, but all are gems worth the effort in the Pisgah National Forest.
Swim
Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
20.9 miles NWLinville Gorge's deep swimming holes reward serious adventurers who navigate rough roads and steep trails — but the gorge is easy to get lost in, so go prepared.
Swim
Betty G. Ross Park
Lincolnton, North Carolina
25.6 miles SEA short disc golf course at Betty G. Ross Park in Lincolnton — discs available for sale or rent at the park office, with the first tee near the entrance gate.
Disc Golf
Marion Disc Golf Practice Area
Marion, North Carolina
26.0 miles WA simple practice area with a couple of baskets — a low-key spot to warm up your disc game in Marion, North Carolina.
Disc Golf
Palmer Park Disc Golf Course
Shelby, North Carolina
31.2 miles SPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Crest High School
Shelby, North Carolina
32.3 miles SA free disc golf course at Crest High School in Shelby — available to the public after school hours and on weekends, though navigation can be tricky with some poor tee markers and no posted map.
Disc Golf
Cudger
Shelby, North Carolina
32.9 miles SA small Shelby skatepark with a bowl, built by Thrasher-featured builder Caleb Moore — a compact local spot with a solid setup.
Skateboard
Edge Of The World Outfitters
Banner Elk, North Carolina
34.2 miles NWA free outdoor street course and a paid mini ramp at a North Carolina outdoor outfitter — pads required on the mini ramp.
Skateboard
Gardner-Webb University Disc Golf Course
Shelby, North Carolina
34.5 miles SA campus course following the full width of Gardner-Webb University, with each tee area visible from the previous basket for easy self-navigation.
Disc Golf
