Dittmer-Watts Nature Trail Park

"I didn't like this trail. If this is your first time on this trail, it's not clear where to go. The path that goes through the forest is very creepy, a place for maniacs. I don't advise women to go there alone. The trail map is only in the middle of the forest, not at the beginning, and by the time you get to it to figure out how and where to go, you may get lost. I'm not coming back here anymore."

"Great easy walking trails to get you and the whole family outside! Dogs are allowed as long as they are under your control. There are lots of short trails that loop around and connect to each other. We went Friday afternoon and only ran into 2 other people."

"Very nice network of short, easy hiking trails with a good size gravel parking lot and clear sineage. Very close to Lake Lure, on the Mill Spring side, just across from the Ingles grocery store. Trails are well maintained and have benches along the way. Signs are frequent and clear. There are picnic tables & a picnic shelter. The shelter is small, but could accommodate a large family or group of 20 or so. I did not come across any restrooms, so you might want to take care of those needs before coming. Plenty of native plants & wildlife. Some invasives too, unfortunately. Nice place to stretch your legs."

"This is a very nice little trail system. It is very well marked in most areas, and I wanted to give it 5 stars. However, there are a few spots where there are offshoots that aren't on the trail map, and it's hard to know which way to go in these spots without clearly marked signs there as well. Perhaps some have blazed new trails, and the trail map and signage will be updated soon. I do appreciate the work that has been done thus far. Most areas are easy to moderate, but a few short areas could be considered hard due to inclines and roots/rocks obstacles. The view at the end of the Mountain Vista trail is nice. Happy trails!"