Long Branch Trail Guide

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Itinerary
3 Stops

MLK Jr. Drive

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This marks the official beginning of the trail, although currently there is no parking structure available at this entry point. There are multiple entry points for the trail. Parking can be found in various places downtown, including along Research Parkway, Bailey Park, and the parking deck located at the corner of 5th & Church streets.

The entrance of Long Branch Trail in downtown Winston-Salem, located on Martin Luther King Jr Drive.
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Scenic View

Mile 0.1

Stop to take in the view as soon as you enter the trail, where the lush green landscape meets the urban sillouette of the city at Innovation Quarter.

Long Branch Trail Scenic View near MLK
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Skyline View

Mile 0.7

Cross the Tresle Pedestrian Bridge and stop for a quick selfie with the iconic RJR smokestacks and the Innovation Quarter skyline. Bonus points if you're here at sunset!

A bridge along the Long Branch Trail that offers pedestrians a long range view of the downtown Winston-Salem skyline, including the RJR smokestacks- now Innovation Quarter.
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