Foothills Watershed
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Foothills Watershed is a 117-acre family riverside hangout and bike park situated on the headwaters of the Catawba River in Old Fort, NC. Located a couple of minutes from downtown and I-40 and just downstream from Catawba Falls, it includes a feature-rich network of bike trails winding through private forest, shady wading river banks, a natural pond, and an expansive yard with lawn chairs, picnic tables, and easy access to a meandering section of the river. Enjoy a cold beverage or try Latin-inspired takes on the Foothills classics, brought to you by Foothills’ Culinary Director Eric Morris and Chef Luis Martinez.
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