MFC Week 3: Find your great trail to hike this weekend

Although we’re entering the halfway point for the six-week Mayor’s Fitness Challenge, it’s still not too late to join in. Register at www.healthycommunitiesA3.com. There is no cost to participate, no age limits and all are welcome. 

Convert activities to steps and log your steps on the Healthy Communities website www.healthycommunitiesA3.com. Everyone who participates is a winner from increased physical activity and visiting wonderful natural places around our county to walk and hike with your family and friends.

This weekend:

Saturday walks

Saturday is Great Trails State Day. Pick where you would like to walk:

■ Asheboro: 9 a.m. Mayor’s Walk at Zoo City Sportsplex located at 2981 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro.

■ Archdale: 9 a.m. parkrun 5K at Creekside Park located at 214 Park Dr., Archdale.

■ Franklinville: 2 p.m. Mayor’s Walk at Bush Creek Trailhead at 1306 Andrew Hunter Rd., Franklinville. 

Sunday hike

PLC’s Caraway Creek Preserve Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Where: Caraway Creek Preserve located at 829 Jerico Rd, Asheboro 27205

Time: 1:30 p.m. at the Farmer’s Market in Downtown Asheboro at 134 Church St. or 2 p.m. at the trailhead at Caraway Creek Preserve.

Length: About 3 miles. 

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate with rolling terrain

Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times

Comments: Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. Bring water and a backpack. May want walking sticks. If it is raining at the time of the hike, it will be canceled. There is no cost to participate, and no pre-registration is needed. This event is open to all who can hike this distance unaided.

Questions: Contact Mary Joan Pugh at 336-963-2715 or maryjoan.pugh@randolphcountync.gov