Hiking & The Mountains-to-Sea Trail

• The Mountains-to-Sea Trail: The famed 1,175-mile statewide trail traces approximately 60 miles along the southern shore of Falls Lake. Broken down into multi-mile sections, it winds through lush hardwood canopy, crosses footbridges over calm coves, and passes rocky outcrops. The section near the Falls Lake Dam (Day Hike A) features unexpected elevation changes and scenic views near the spillway.

• Shinleaf & Blue Jay Point: For casual day hikes, Shinleaf Trail (2.3 miles) offers tranquil woodsy paths, while neighboring Blue Jay Point County Park provides easy interconnecting trails perfect for families, featuring educational nature exhibits and playground stops.

• Rolling View & Sandling Beach Loops: Short, well-marked paths like the Rolling View Trail (2 miles) and Sandling Beach Lake Trail (1.5 miles) offer easy strolls with direct views of the water.

Falls Lake - Boating, Paddling, & Water Sports

• Motorized Boating & Jet Skiing: Public boat ramps are strategically located at Highway 50, Rolling View, and Sandling Beach. The broad main channel provides plenty of space for powerboats, waterskiing, and pontoon cruises.

• Paddling Beaverdam Lake: Looking to escape wake from motorized boats? Beaverdam Access is a designated non-gasoline motor zone. It offers ideal conditions for stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing.

Falls Lake - Mountain Biking & Camping

• Beaverdam Single track: Bikers can head to Beaverdam to tackle nearly 14 miles of single track mountain bike trails, ranging from beginner loops to technical, feature-filled terrain.

• Overnight Options: Choose from over 300 tent and RV sites with hookups at Holly Point or Rolling View, or sling a hammock at the hike-in primitive sites at Shinleaf.