To help you plan your rides, the following route descrip-tions provide information about the length of each route, sights along the way, and other information. Whether you’re cycling for an hour, a day, or longer, this 200-mile system of routes gives you a variety of places to ride and sights to see. On the road, look for signs like the one shown here that mark the routes.

ROUTE 1: LOOP ROUTE (74 MILES)This route forms a loop through the central part of the county, linking Concord and Kannapolis with the smaller towns of Harrisburg, Midland and Mount Pleasant. Hilly and curvy, the lightly traveled roads also connect the small crossroads communities, parks and historic sites throughout Cabarrus County. Contrasting views of historic towns, modern development, and beautiful country vistas paint a picture of Cabarrus County’s past and present. Cabarrus County’s school-park concept means that you’ll find park facilities at many of the county’s schools. There are plenty of restaurants and country stores along the way where you can stop for refreshments.

Starting in Kannapolis, the route winds along less-traveled residential streets. While relatively free of traffic, these streets can sometimes be narrow with poor visibility at several intersections, so caution is required. The route passes through Cannon Village, which attracts both tourists and shoppers with its restaurants, park areas, antique mall, book gallery and other stores. Restrooms and interesting exhibits, including the free Textile Museum, are located in the Visitors Center in the middle of the village. The city of Concord, south of Kannapolis, offers numerous restaurants and shops in its downtown where many buildings have been restored to their earlier splendor. The Concord Historic District was established along Union Street, with its huge old trees and stately homes. Here you’ll see the Concord Hotel, the original downtown hotel for the city; the Historic Cabarrus County Courthouse with its unique architectural style; and the city’s oldest churches. Just off the route is Memorial Garden with its extensive plantings of seasonal flowers and blooming shrubs amidst historic

markers from the early 1800s. Just south of Concord, Daniel Pharr Community Center in spacious Caldwell Park offers restrooms and water plus athletic facilities. Breathe deeply and enjoy the scenic vistas along Zion Church Road but be aware that traffic can be heavy during peak commuting hours. W.W. Flowe Park gives cyclists yet another rest area with restrooms and water, trails, horseshoes, and picnic areas.

Several historic churches, reminders of the pioneers who settled the area, dot the route: Rocky River Presbyterian Church; Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church; and St. John’s Church in Mount Pleasant. Their sites give cyclists green spaces and shade in which to rest and enjoy a snack. The town of Harrisburg has restaurants and stores plus a quiet park. New development in the area has increased traffic along the once-quiet roads, so extra caution is advised. In the southern part of the county, the rolling hills give way to more challenging, up-and-down stretches. Nestled among the hardwoods in eastern Cabarrus County is Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, which set off a gold rush in the early 19th century. In the town of Mount Pleasant, the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum is housed in an antebellum school. The town also has several restaurants and McAllister Park.

Past Mount Pleasant, the route continues north, back to Kannapolis. Half way between, just a short distance off the route, is Camp T.N. Spencer Park which offers three fishing lakes, picnic shelters and walking trails as well as tent camping sites and cabins.

ROUTE 2: NORTHERN ROUTE (50 MILES)This mainly east-west route connects Mecklenburg County with Stanly County through the northern and central parts of Cabarrus County. The western part of the route skirts the border with and loops briefly into Rowan County before turning south through Kannapolis. The eastern part of the route drifts south and then east toward the border with Stanly County. Although Cabarrus County is located in the Piedmont, the undulating roads along the way link quiet pastoral settings with residential and business areas. This route passes through Cannon Village in Kannapolis. Originally the shopping district for the mill town that was established around Cannon Mills, historic Cannon Village has been completely renovated into a Williamsburg-style village with a variety of shops. Watch out for multiple railroad tracks near the mill, which are quite dangerous for bikes. The safest way to cross them is at a right angle. You’ll also find some refreshing green space in Veterans Park in Cannon Village. Lake Fisher offers restrooms, vending machines,

BICYCLE LAWSIn North Carolina, the bicycle has the legal status of a vehicle. This means that bicyclists have full rights and responsibilities on the roadway and are subject to the regulations governing the operation of a motor vehicle. Under North Carolina law, bicyclists are required to:• Ride on the right in the same direction as other traffic.• Obey all traffic signs and signals.• Use hand signals to communicate intended movements.• Equip each bicycle for night riding with a front lamp

visible from 300 feet and a rear reflector that is visible from a distance of 200 feet.

In addition, cyclists under the age of 16 are required by North Carolina law to wear a bicycle helmet approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

SAFETY TIPS• Ride defensively and in a predictable manner.• Wear a bicycle helmet every time you ride your bike.• Avoid riding at night, if possible.• When riding in a group, ride single file.• Wear bright-colored clothes to increase your visibility.• Be courteous to other drivers.• Keep traffic flowing by helping motorists pass safely.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESOURCES

North Carolina Department of TransportationDivision of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation

This map was produced in conjunction with the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreations Department. Funding for this project was provided through the NCDOT Transportation Improvement Program. 10,000 copies of the map were printed on recycled paper at $.44 a copy and are distributed free of charge. Published April 2005.

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picnic shelters, and rental boats. In the late spring, you’ll see signs for fresh strawberries along the rural roads. Also on the route, the town of Mount Pleasant is aptly named so be prepared for a climb on the way into town. Despite a few places where heavier commuter traffic to and from Mecklenburg County will demand

your full attention, this route overall offers a pleasant blend of rural and small town scenes. The prevalence of restaurants and stores makes it easy to find refreshments along the way.

ROUTE 6: PIEDMONT SPUR (31 MILES)North Carolina has a 3,000-mile Bicycling Highways system consisting of lightly traveled scenic back roads that connect the distant corners of the state. A portion of the Piedmont Spur Route which runs from Lincolnton to southern Alamance County passes through southern Cabarrus County.

Traffic along the western portion of this route as you enter Cabarrus County from Mecklenburg County can be heavy during peak commuting hours. Heading southward, the large farms and forested areas give way to residential and business districts around the major highways. This is NASCAR country, where you can catch a glimpse of Lowe’s Motor Speedway near where the route intersects with US 29. Historic Rocky River Presbyterian Church is situated along this route, offering a shaded and grassy resting spot. A nearby country store sells refreshments for thirsty riders. The route winds its way through narrow and curvy country lanes, where you’ll need to be alert for tractors on the road. The sweeping countryside and green fields make the ride well worth the effort.

Maps of this and other routes can be obtained from the Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation at www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle.

UNSIGNED CONNECTOR ROUTES (45 MILES)These unsigned routes were selected as links between the signed routes within Cabarrus County and those in the adjacent counties of Mecklenburg and Rowan. Most of these routes are in rural areas, although a few pass through small towns or residential areas. These unsigned routes can serve as a shortcut between signed routes or can link routes for additional mileage.

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Cabarrus County Parks & Recreation DepartmentP.O. Box 707Concord, NC 28026-0707Phone: 704/920-3350Fax: 704/920-3358parks_rec@cabarruscounty.uswww.cabarruscounty.us/Pages/ParkRecreation/index.html

Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd.Kannapolis, NC 28083Phone: 704/782-4340 or 800/848-3740Fax: 704/782-4333www.cabarruscvb.com

Concord Parks &Recreation Department147 Academy Ave., NWP.O. Box 308Concord, NC 28026-0308Phone: 704/920-5600Fax: 704/792-1971www.concordparksandrec.org

Located in the southern Piedmont region of North Carolina, Cabarrus County has managed to maintain much of its rural character, rich heritage, and hospitable towns as it continues to grow. These factors make it ideal for bicycle touring. Its sights are varied: historic sites, stately homes, country estates, and the site of the country’s first gold rush. The prevalence of country stores and parks makes it easy to find a place to rest and refresh. The county’s approach to parks — placing them adjacent to the schools — means they are numerous and well spaced throughout the county. Be prepared, though. The lovely rolling terrain that prevails can also frequently become challengingly curvy and hilly, giving cyclists a good workout.

This map shows a 200-mile bicycle route system that can be combined to create innumerable touring options. This system includes two signed county routes, the Loop Route and the Northern Route; the signed Piedmont Spur cross-state Route, and twelve additional connector routes, which are shown on this map but are not marked with signs on the road.

The varied terrain, interesting sights, and hospitable citizenry will make bicycle touring in Cabarrus County most enjoyable.

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Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Department246 Oak AvenueP.O. Box 1199Kannapolis, NC 28082Phone: 704/938-5133Fax: 704/938-5919www.cityofkannapolis.com

Division of Bicycle & Pedestrian Transportation1552 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-1552Phone: 919/733-2804Fax: 919/715-4422bikeped_transportation@dot.state.nc.us

Visit the Division’s website www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle for maps of cross-state, regional, and local bicycle routes, additional information on laws and safety tips, a calendar of bicycle events, and listings of North Carolina bicycle shops and clubs.

t o c a b a r r u s c o u n t yWELCOME

HISTORIC CONCORD The city of Concord was founded in 1796. After much disagreement between the German and Scotch-Irish settlements over the location for the county seat, a compromise was eventually reached and the town was established on a 26-acre site. The name Concord was chosen to reflect the spirit in which the issue was settled. From tree-lined streets to beautifully restored Victorian homes, downtown Concord is a sightseer’s delight. Much of the downtown is a historic district with seasonal tours available for the historic homes.

Another historic building worth visiting is the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse at 65 Union Street South in Concord. Erected in 1876, this architecturally unique structure is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours by appointment only. Call 704/920-2465.

The Concord Museum, located on the lower level of Union Street Square at 11 Union Street, houses displays of historical items from the Revolutionary War through the twentieth century, including household relics and tools of various trades. It is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – noon. There is no charge but donations are welcomed.

You also may want to stroll through the beautiful three-acre Memorial Garden built in 1804, which boasts enormous oaks, magnolias, dogwoods, and twisted crepe myrtles plus 14,000 tulips, seasonal flowers, and azaleas. Brilliant summer annuals add bursts of color along the walks. The garden is open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. There is no charge but donations are welcomed.

The Old Courthouse Theatre, a regional, award-winning community theater established in 1976, offers musicals, comedies, classics, and new plays as well as youth and children’s theater productions. The theater is located at 49 Spring Street NW in Concord. For more information on any of these attractions: 704/782-4340 or 800/848-3740 or www.cabarruscvb.com.

Harold B. McEachern Greenway is the first phase of a trail that will eventually connect downtown with the hospital area. Phase one is one mile in length. It starts at Les Myers Park and travels up to the new J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park.

KANNAPOLISAlthough Kannapolis was not actually incorporated until 1984, its story began much earlier, in the imagination of Concord industrialist, J.W. Cannon. As the market for Cannon Mills’ high-quality, inexpensive cotton boomed in the early years of the twentieth century, the textile pioneer began to envision a “model mill town” in which his factories would be surrounded by good homes for his employees, churches, stores, recreational facilities, and schools for their children. He began purchasing land north of Concord and by 1906 his vision was turning into a real town, which took his name — with a spelling variation — for its own: Kannapolis. As the mill grew over the decades, so did the town, with the mill providing land for new churches, schools, and parks.

In 1982 Cannon Mills in Kannapolis, NC, including the downtown shopping district, was purchased by wealthy California financier David Murdock. Intrigued by the charm of Kannapolis, Murdock began extensive renovation to redesign the district using the architectural

style of Colonial Williamsburg. Extensive landscaping including park benches, flowers, and trees gives this charming village the feel of a southern garden. After the renovation, the stores that succeeded were the home furnishings and specialty shops that visitors see today.

Located on the corner of West Avenue and West B Street, the Cannon Village Visitors Center is housed in a converted 1940s movie house, which was also used for traveling stage shows scheduled to accommodate mill workers on the 3 PM to 11 PM shift. The building also houses the Fieldcrest Cannon Textile Museum & Exhibit, home of the world’s largest towel, and offers a multi-image theater show. Admission is free. Restrooms are available. The center is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m., except for major holidays. For more information: 800/438-6111, 704/938-3200, or www.cannonvillage.com.

REED GOLD MINE STATE HISTORIC SITEReed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States in 1799 on the farm of John Reed. Reed, whose actual name was Johannes Rieth, was a Hessian soldier who left the British army near the conclusion of the Revolutionary War and came to settle near fellow Germans in the area. Reed’s life as a farmer would have long been forgotten but for a chance event one Sunday in 1799. On that day his son Conrad found in Little Meadow Creek a large yellow rock said to weigh about seventeen pounds. The rock was used as a doorstop in the Reed home until 1802 when a jeweler determined that it was gold. This discovery helped create a new industry to the extent that North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848 when it was eclipsed by the rush to California.

This historic site offers an orientation film highlighting the first gold discovery as well as exhibits about gold and historical mining equipment. Guided tours take visitors through the restored underground tunnels and a restored ore-crushing stamp mill. A picnic area and walking trails through the mining area give visitors a place to unwind and relax. Visitors may also pan for gold on a seasonal basis for a fee.

All tours are guided and are scheduled hourly; however, groups are requested to make advance reservations. Admission to the site is free except for panning. From April through October, the site is open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. From November through March, the site is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The site is closed most major holidays. For more information: 704/721-4653 or www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/reed/reed.htm.

EASTERN CABARRUS HISTORICAL MUSEUMThe museum, built in 1855, is located in charming Mount Pleasant, in the center of the town’s historic district. Originally built as a school in 1852, the larger building on the campus has been restored and provides a glimpse of Cabarrus County life from 1850 to the early 1900s. Exhibits encompass records, memorabilia and artifacts of the early schools and settlers in the area, Civil War artifacts, and seasonal exhibits, which include special Christmas festivities. The museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on North Main Street in Mount Pleasant, NC. For schedules and other information: 704/436-6612.

i n c a b a r r u s c o u n t yPOINTS OF INTEREST

The land that was to become Cabarrus County was home to various Indian tribes, who thrived on the plentiful wild game sheltered in the hardwood forests and buffalo that roamed the rolling grassy meadows. English surveyor John Lawson, the first European to explore the area, described the land as a “delicious country.” A high ridge through the middle of the land was used by the Indians for an ancient trading path, which later became the first “highway” called the Great Wagon Road.

To this bountiful country in the 1730s came Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, who had traveled the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania and Maryland to settle in the lovely rolling hills of Cabarrus’ Rocky River country. In the next decade, German immigrants of the Lutheran and Reformed faiths followed and settled in the eastern part of this area.

Both groups had come to the New World to seek refuge from European wars, famine, and religious intolerance. In North Carolina, they crafted one-room log homes for their large families, planted crops of Indian corn, wheat, rye, barley, and indigo, and organized congregations. Grain production led to the establishment of mills throughout the county.

Those early settlers, seeing education as the path to self-government and independence, established the earliest schools in their churches. In 1778 in the midst of the American Revolution, a classical school opened at Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church. These law-abiding people grew resentful of British colonial rule with its excessive taxes and fees. So in 1771, nine Scotch-Irish young men blew up gunpowder and supplies destined for the King’s troops, enraging the royal governor and forcing the young men into hiding. In 1775 settlers from the part of Mecklenburg that would become

Cabarrus County, participated in a meeting in Charlotte that produced the document known as the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. These fiercely independent Scotch-Irishmen and their German neighbors so strongly supported the American cause in the Revolutionary War that the region was called “Hornet’s Nest” by the British.

In 1792, Cabarrus County became separate from Mecklenburg County and was named in honor of Stephen Cabarrus, the speaker of the House of Representatives who had cast the deciding vote in favor of the new county’s creation. By 1796, citizens had agreed to the location of the county seat and the town named Concord, or “harmony,” was established with the county courthouse built at the intersection of its two main streets.

Cabarrus County was also the site of the first gold discovery in the United States, when Conrad Reed, a 12-year-old boy, found a large yellow rock — said to weigh seventeen pounds — in Little Meadow Creek in 1799. With cotton being grown in western Cabarrus County, a spinning mill was built in Concord in 1841. In 1877 the mill was sold to J.M. Odell and became the nucleus of his Odell Mills. James W. Cannon, a merchant and cotton buyer in Concord, built his first mill in 1887. In 1906, Cannon began constructing Kannapolis, his “model mill town,” which was eventually incorporated in 1984. After his father’s death, C.A. Cannon joined nine mills into Cannon Mills Company.

After World War II, the county industrial base became more diversified with giant motor sports facilities derived from the popularity of NASCAR, tobacco manufacturing, and Northeast Medical Center, which had begun as Cabarrus Memorial Hospital in 1935. As part of the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg metropolitan area, Cabarrus County continues to experience both business and residential growth and is now the site of Concord Mills, a very large regional mall. Yet, the county still maintains much of its rural and farming heritage and its charming small towns that are hospitable to bicycle touring.

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MountGilead

Deweese

REED GOLD MINESTATE HISTORIC SITE

LOWES

ROCKY RIVERPRESBYTERIANCHURCH

POPLARTENTPRESBYTERIAN

JAMES L.DORTONPARK

NORTHCABARRUS

PARK

WALTERSAFRITPARK

FIELDCRESTCANNONSTADIUM

CALDWELL

W.W.FLOWEPARK

HARRISBURG

PARK

FRANKLISKEPARK

PARK

MOTORSPEEDWAY

ST. JOHNSCHURCH

CONNECTS TO MECKLENBURG / UNION

BICYCLE SYSTEM

CONNECTS TO MECKLENBURG / UNION

BICYCLE SYSTEM CONNECTS TOSTANLY COUNTY

ROUTES

CONNECTS TOSTANLY COUNTY

ROUTES

1

2

CAMPT.N. SPENCERPARK

CONNECTS TO MECKLENBURG / UNION

BICYCLE SYSTEM

Drake

Rd.

Ben Black Rd.

Alvin Hough Rd.

Smith

Rd.

LogCabin

Tr.

Harts

ellRd

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NanceRd.Barberry

Garmon MillRd.

Ave.

Bost Cutoff Rd.

Wallace

Conc

ord

Hwy

Rd.Chaney

Rd.

BroadwayAve.

Midland

Rd.

Bethel

School Rd.

Pine

Rd.

Blu

ff

Morrison Rd.

Pion

eer

Rd.

Mill

Lazy

RidgeLn.

SamBlack

Rd.

OakGrove

Cir.

SamBlack

Rd.

Rd.

Cal

Bost

JimKiser Rd.

Hilliar

dLn

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Pine Grove Rd. John

WhiteRd.

Joyner Rd.Edge

field

Rd.

Mauney

Rd.

CountyLine

Rd.

WagonwheelLn.

Mexico

Rd.

Parks

Lafferty Rd.

Cox Rd.

Smith

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CraytonRd.

CraytonRd

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Meadow

Dr.

Zion

Church Rd.

Falc

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Archibald Rd.MulberryRd.

HickoryRidge

Rd.

RidgeRd.

Tom

Query Rd.Quail

HollowDr.

Stallings Rd.

Hudspeth Rd.

Cochran Rd.

HedgemoreRd.

Stough

Rd.

Piney ChurchRd.

Morehead

Rd.

LakelandRd

Basswood

Shore View Dr. Dr.

Hess

Rd.

N.Moose

Rd.

Cress

Sunr

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Dr.

Sisk Carter Rd.ChurchRd.

Barrier Rd.

Sansberry Rd.

Emm

anuelRd.

MattonsGrove Rd.

Shortcut

Rd.

Rd.

Glenmore

Hilto

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PenningerRd.

Rd.

Sapp

Rd.

Sapp

Rd.

SappRd.

Pless Rd.

Kluttz

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Kluttz Rd. KluttzRd.

Lower

Ston

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Gol

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GoldHill

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St.

StephensChurch

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Chur

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Chu

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Beth

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Vineyard Rd.

Fink Rd.

Cline

SchoolRd.

ClineSchoolRd.

Lake

Lynn

Rd.

Lake

Lynn

Rd.

Heglar Rd.

ConcordFarm

Rd.

Central

Sch.Dr.

Cabarrus

Central Heights

Banks Rd.

BearCreekRd.

Little

Bear Rd.

Camp Julia Rd.

Morehead Rd.

Plan

tatio

nRd.

Perry St.

Crestmont

Dr.

Corban

Ave.

Rd.

RockChurch

PatienceDr.

Neis

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Rd.Burrage

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BoyScout

Camp

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Rd.Alexander

Fish CampDr.

PlumRd.

Trin

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InternationalD

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Pine St.

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RogersLake

Rd. Rogers Rd.

LaneSt.

Brantley Rd.

Charlie Walker

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MooresvilleRd

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Barnett Rd.

Rd.Bradford

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Rd.Barr

MacedoniaChurch

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LintzRd.

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RichardAve

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Stirewalt Rd.

Sugar

Huntersville Rd

HillRd.

Davi

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DeWitt

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S. CriscoRd.

Archer Rd. Archer Rd.

Arm

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Old Airport Rd.

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Lambert

Lambert

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Rd.

Barrier Rd.

Bowman

Reed MineRd.

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BethelRd.

BethelRd.

Hope

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Shamrock Rd.

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River Rd.

Rocky

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Old

Cam

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Rd.

MiamiChurch

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Miami ChurchRd.

MiamiChurch Rd.

Rd.

OldCharlotte

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Rank

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Culp Rd.

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Trou

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Rd.Cox

Mill

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PittsSchool

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Liles

Weddington Rd.

PoplarTent

Rd.

Poplar Tent Rd.

PoplarTent Rd.

WebbRd.

WilshireAve.

Ave.

Wilshire

Harris

Rd.

Harris

Rd.

Odell

School Rd.

Odell

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Windy

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Potato

Rd.

Rd.

Potato

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PotatoRd.

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Tuckaseege

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Lincoln

St.

RobertaChurch

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SchoolRd.

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Grove

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St.

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Old

CharlotteRd.

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School

Rd.

GoldHill

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Gold

Hill

Rd.

Gold

Hill

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Gold

HillRd.

TimberRidge Rd

Robi

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Chur

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RobinsonChurch

Rd.

StagecoachRd.

Stagecoach

Bethel

Rd.

Appl

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CoxRd.

Rd.

CountyLine Rd.

RivertownRd.

Rd.

Goldfish

Rd.

Goldfish

Rd.

Conc

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Irish

Moose Rd.

Moose Rd.

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Rainbow

Dr.Dr

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W. "C" St.

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ChinaGrove

Rd.

Old Beatty Ford Rd.Old

Beatty FordRd.

Uni

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Rd.

Old

Rd.

Organ ChurchRd.

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hurc

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Shup

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Mill

Rd.

Phan

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WrightRd.

River Rd.

Lake

berrySud

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Rd.

Irish

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StallingsRd.

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Bowman

Barrier Rd.

George

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OldOdellSchool

ChurchRd.

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Speedway Blvd

Blackwelder Rd

Caldwell Rd

Pioneer Mill Rd.

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Helmda

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Rd.

Mooresville Rd

Mooresville Rd

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Weddin

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Lake

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SEE INSET

SEE INSET

SEE INSET

2. Change on the map - civic park to J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park3. Relocate on Map the Cabarrus County Visitors Center from thesouth to the north side of I85 on Dale Earnhardt Road

b i c y c l i n g c a b a r r u s c o u n t y0 1 2 3 4 5

MILES

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11611161

1138

1138

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49

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ChurchR

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nson

Ave

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choo

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Cir.

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School

Cir.

Rd.

Ridge

Rd.

Stallings Rd.

Roberta

Rd.

School Cir.

PatriciaAve.

Southern

RR

Norfolk

2423

2504

2417

2535

2481

2421

2423

1006

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2637 2610

2609

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1006

1006

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1006

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73 49

49

Mount PleasantCABARRUS

EASTERN

HISTORICALMUSEUM

McALLISTER PARK

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Barringer St

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ABOUT THE MAPWhether you wish to take a short ride, an all day trip or a longer overnight tour, all the information you need to plan your ride is shown on this map. The 200-mile system of bicycle routes highlighted on the map consists of three signed routes totaling, 155 miles, and an additional 45 miles of unsigned suggested connector routes. By combining portions of these routes, a variety of trip options can be created.

In addition to showing the bike routes, this map includes a wealth of other information. The locations of all services such as country stores, campgrounds, and restaurants are pinpointed with symbols, as shown in the legend. Towns that provide overnight accommodations, restaurants and other amenities are marked with a star. Points of interest are marked with a large dot.

All roads that are part of the route system or which cross a route are named. Busier sections of the routes, where extra caution is recommended, are clearly marked. On the road, these portions of the routes are posted with “Share the Road” signs, like the one shown below.

Enlarged inset maps of Concord/Kannapolis, Harrisburg and Mount Pleasant are included to help you navigate these areas and locate points of interest.

Enjoy your ride, but please remember to be courteous to other road users.

A NOTE OF CAUTIONThe highlighted routes shown on this map follow roads of the North Carolina highway system and local streets. These roads do not include any special accommodations for bicycles, such as paved shoulders or bike lanes. Care has been taken to select more lightly traveled roads. In a few places, however, short segments of more heavily traveled roads are used to make connections where no other options exist. These areas are marked with “Share the Road” signs to alert motorists to the possible presence of cyclists on the road. The Cabarrus County bike routes are not designed to be used by children as their ability to judge traffic conditions and driver actions is not well developed.

6

2

1 Route 1: Loop Route

Route 2: Northern Route

Route 6: Portion of the Piedmont Spur Route

Unsigned Connector RoutesHigh Traffic AreasDivided HighwaysPaved RoadsRailroadsCreeks and Rivers

Greenway Full Service AreasCampgroundsRestaurantsCountry StoresBicycle ShopsAirportPoints of Interest

LEGEND

0 1 2 3 4 5

MILES

SCALE

Harrisburg

Kannapolis

Midland

Mount Pleasant

Concord

Harrisburg

Kannapolis

Midland

Mount Pleasant12.3

8.1

17.7

20.4

13.5 25.8

11.4 21.2 19.5 16.7

Concord

MILEAGE BETWEEN POINTS

Distances shown are measured along highlighted routes and may not be the shortest or the most direct way between points.

Scales for Enlargements:

Kannapolis/Concord

0 .5 1.51 2

MILES

Harrisburg

10 OF A MILE

.1 .2 .3 .40 .5

Mount Pleasant

0 .5 1.51 2

MILES

THS

CONCORD/KANNAPOLIS

SCALE FOR ENLARGEMENT

MOUNT PLEASANT

Scales for Enlargements:

Kannapolis/Concord

0 .5 1.51 2

MILES

Harrisburg

10 OF A MILE

.1 .2 .3 .40 .5

Mount Pleasant

0 .5 1.51 2

MILES

THS

SCALE FOR ENLARGEMENT

HARRISBURG