Salem Lake Trail – Molly Leight's Crossing loop from Peters Creek Parkway Walmart Shelter

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Salem Lake Trail – Molly Leight's Crossing loop from Peters Creek Parkway Walmart Shelter

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Salem Lake Trail – Molly Leight's Crossing loop from Peters Creek Parkway Walmart Shelter

02:10

38.1km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.81 km for 175 m

Customers only

After 13.1 km for 636 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 25.1 km for 562 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.7 km

Salem Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the official trail that goes all the way around the lake. It is perfect for a gravel bike but also fun on a mountain bike. It is wide …

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14.7 km

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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14.7 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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14.8 km

Salem Lake Trail

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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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16.5 km

Salem Lake Trail

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Salem Lake Trail goes all around Salem Lake. The trail is a very popular outing for anyone that exercises in the area. It is open to equestrians, runners, walkers and …

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18.1 km

MTB ramp in the forest

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This wooden ramp does not look that sturdy and a bit scary to try. The top of the ramp looks at least 5 feet high if not higher. The landing …

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24.1 km

Salem Lake view from Salem Lake Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lake is a very popular place for hikers, runners, cyclist and nature lovers. It is truly a wonderful place very close to downtown Winston-Salem. There is a nice trail …

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30.6 km

Molly Leight's Crossing

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This is a really nice wooden bridge for bikes, walking and running. It allows you to stay off the road and stay on trails. It is dedicated to a former …

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38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

8.99 km

6.86 km

1.64 km

1.51 km

1.03 km

719 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

8.98 km

1.18 km

694 m

656 m

440 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

29°C

17°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

August 30, 2023,Salem lake Singletrack

This ride was really fun but I had a few problems. I had a route planned but had trouble viewing it on my phone due to a lack of internet connections. Also, I was riding a borrowed bike and it did not fit exactly right. However, it was great ride exploring some really amazing trails that are not really on …