{"id":117,"date":"2016-03-20T15:01:38","date_gmt":"2016-03-20T15:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.toddnc.org\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2024-04-30T12:03:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T12:03:02","slug":"outdoor-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/toddnc.org\/plan-a-visit\/outdoor-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Todd area of the NC High Country is known for many types of outdoor recreation activities including hiking, biking, fishing, tubing and kayaking. Below are some helpful resources as you plan your trip.<\/p>\n
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Todd is known as a scenic biking<\/strong> area great for families or serious\u00a0bikers. Railroad Grade Road runs for 10 miles one way between Todd and the next town over, Fleetwood. Bikers enjoy the level road which was the old railroad bed and follows along the river. Bring your own bike and rent one at RiverGirl.\u00a0 Here are some other great biking routes at the link below:<\/p>\n Biking in the High Country<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Todd’s Railroad Grade Road is a frequent running course for individuals and competitive races. The New River Marathon, 10k, 5k and Fun Run is held in Todd in May each year. Join the run or come as a spectator.\u00a0 Learn more at:\u00a0New River Marathon<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hikers<\/strong> enjoy the many trails throughout the High Country. Here is a list of links\u00a0with popular hiking trails:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether you prefer to float or paddle, tubing<\/strong> and kayaking<\/strong> are the highlights of many visits. Local outfitters will take you upstream and you can leisurely float or paddle back to your starting point while enjoying the natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. Here are two local outfitters who can get you on your way:<\/p>\n\n\t\t
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\nHIKING<\/h3>\n
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\nKAYAKING & TUBING<\/h3>\n