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2 days · 8 stops
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Day 1
Morning
8:00 – 11:30
Park · 2–4 hours
15+ miles of hiking and 16 miles of bridle trails, a summit road with long Uwharrie views, natural history museum, pool, cabins, and a boat ramp on Tillery.
Midday
11:30 – 2:30
National forest · 2–4 hours
51,000 acres across Montgomery, Randolph, and Davidson counties: hiking, climbing, OHV riding, hunting, horse camps, and scenic driving.
Afternoon
2:30 – 5:30
Adventure · 2–4 hours
Aerial ropes course and zip lines in the Uwharrie area — the region's best rainy-day-proof adrenaline stop.
Evening
5:30 onward
Waterfront American · 1–2 hours · Mount Gilead
Dock-and-dine restaurant and bar with lake seating; hours are seasonal, so call ahead. — Mount Gilead side, on the water.
Day 2
Morning
8:00 – 11:30
Farm & trails · 2–4 hours · Norwood
Trails for hiking and mountain biking, greenhouses, farm tours, clays, and stocked ponds near Norwood.
Midday
11:30 – 2:30
Pontoons · Half day · Mt. Gilead
Based at Lilly's Bridge Marina, 1183 Lillys Bridge Rd, Mt. Gilead. Pontoon rentals only — no jet skis. Reserve well ahead for summer weekends.
Afternoon
2:30 – 5:30
Winery · 1–2 hours · Albemarle
28030 Austin Rd, Albemarle — tasting room and estate wines.
Evening
5:30 onward
Lakeside American · 1–2 hours · Mount Gilead
Dock-and-dine style waterfront seating; seasonal hours. — Mount Gilead side.
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