Buffalo Creek Park - Buffalo Creek Park Loop Now Open
The Town of Lake Lure is excited to announce that the Buffalo Creek Park Loop is now open for business. After extensive trail work and improvements this section of the park is now ready for public use.
We sincerely thank the many volunteers who contributed countless hours of strenuous effort to help make this reopening possible. Your dedication and hard work are deeply appreciated.
- SORBA
- Conserving Carolina/Volunteers
- Carolina Climbers Coalition/Volunteers
- Rutherford Outdoor Coalition/Volunteers
- Chris "Shrimper" Khare
- Town of Lake Lure Public Works Team
Now Open:
1) Right fork of the Buffalo Creek Park Trail up to its connection with the Weed Patch Mountain Trail
2) Weed Patch Mountain Trail from the Buffalo Creek Park loop to the Gray Rock overlook
3) Upper Boulders Trail
4) Buffalo Creek Park Loop
Please note that Weed Patch Mountain Trail remains closed as work continues. Please stay tuned for updates on this portion of the trail as restoration work continues.
For your safety, stay on marked open trails and follow all posted signage.
August 2026
Buffalo Creek Park and Loop Open - Weed Patch Mountain Remains Closed for Restoration
Download the current Trail Map
We look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy the trails!
Park Features
- Gravel parking lot
- Picnic tables (ADA Compliant)
- 3.5 miles of trail
- Banked turns, berms, and rollers for mountain biking
- Views of Lake Lure, Bald Mountain Lake, and Youngs Mountain
- Pet friendly (please keep dogs on a leash)
- The Park is open from dawn until dusk
WE ARE MAKING PROGRESS! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPS RESTORE THE TRAILS!
