The Hwy. 321 Bridge Access will serve as a major component of the Watauga River Paddle Trail. This 3 acre tract, which is generously being donated by the landowner, is located at the intersection of Highway 321 and Old Watauga River Road. Flatwater and family paddlers will want to take out at this location, while more experienced kayakers, seeking access to the Watauga River’s Section III, will find this park especially convenient.
The development timeline for this park is contingent upon grant funding through the NC Trails Program. This grant was submitted in January 2009. We’ll know our fate come June 2010.
A special thanks to Bob Olberg for his creative insights into the planning of this park.
Great new access. We caught a big ol’ snapping turtle on the old river road in this very spot some time in the 20th C.
Plan on brother.