recreation Vaughn Creek Greenway One of Tryon’s newest additions to its park system, the Vaughn Creek Greenway features an easy walking trail of approximately ¾-mile along picturesque Vaughn Creek that offers many woodland views and beautiful cascades, including Sillar’s Falls near the trailhead. 884 New Market Rd. Tryon, NC 828-859-5784 or tryon-nc.com/services/ parks-recreation Woodland Park Approximately 10 acres of natural park located just off Chestnut Street providing hiking trails through unspoiled forest. 262 Chestnut St. Tryon, NC tryon-nc.com/services/ parks-recreation
GOLF COURSES Meadowbrook Golf Club The 6,700-yard course rolls gently up hills and down through meadows with Henson and Davis Creeks creating challenging holes on both nines. The golf course at Meadowbrook Golf Club is characterized by its tree-lined fairways and abundance of water. Both creeks and two ponds come into play on ten holes. Stretching to just over 6700 yards from the back tees (blue) and offering 4 tee boxes, Meadowbrook’s golf course is ready to test the skills of both young and old as well as the novice and experienced golfer. 1211 Meadowbrook Rd. Rutherfordton, NC
828-863-2690 meadowbrookgolfclub. com Red Fox Country Club A nationally recognized golf course designed by Ellis Maples. The full service Pro Shop is equipped with a full range of clothing, balls, caps, clubs and all other golfing needs. Lessons are available from the teaching pro. A large putting green and full driving range is also available. The golf course has been included three times by Golf Digest in the Top 100 in America and as one of America’s Most Testing Courses. It is also rated in the Top 50 Courses in North Carolina and Top 50 Development Courses in the Southeast. 77 Club Rd. Tryon, NC 828-894-8251 or redfoxcc.com
Tryon Country Club The Ross-designed course is a nine-hole golf club where members walk or ride, play 9, 12 or 18 holes and rarely wait for the tee. Don’t let its size fool you – tests await at every turn. The Ross layout rewards well-struck shots on its Bermuda fairways, though the trademark bent grass Ross greens are well-bunkered and unforgiving to errant approach shots. A stream running through the property often comes into play. 393 Country Club Rd. Tryon, NC 828-859-9561 or tryoncountryclub.com
BIKING Whether you are a casual recreational rider or a hard-core long distance enthusiast, there are some amazing rides, routes and events in the Foothills. From the Assault on Mount Mitchell, the Climb to Conquer Cancer (on the
Saluda Grade), the Metric Century Tour, and the Tour De Leaves, to the easier loops around Lake Lanier, bikers of all levels will find appropriate challenges. Need route suggestions? Visit MapMyRide.com, an online resource for sharing ride suggestions and routes.
MEADOWBROOK GOLF CLUB
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eadowbrook Golf Club was built in 1963 and is located in the Green Creek area of Polk County. It has been family owned and operated by the Deck family since it opened. The course was designed by William B. Lewis and has a full 18 hole layout, utilizing four sets of tee placements on each hole. The owner, William H. Deck, is the general manager and the top golf pro available by appointment. Visit meadowbrookgolfclub.com for information on specials, to book online, and to see videos of the complete course.
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