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Riverwalk connector trail finished, Rock Hill criterium course breaks ground

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Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism held a a groundbreaking ceremony for the Criterium Course and at the Novant Health BMX Supercross Track on Tuesday. The completion and opening of the trail connector between Riverwalk and River Park was also announced. C.C. Williams with Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism teaches students from Sunset Park Elementary School about kayaks Tuesday during a school outing at River Park.
Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism held a a groundbreaking ceremony for the Criterium Course and at the Novant Health BMX Supercross Track on Tuesday. The completion and opening of the trail connector between Riverwalk and River Park was also announced. C.C. Williams with Rock Hill Parks, Recreation and Tourism teaches students from Sunset Park Elementary School about kayaks Tuesday during a school outing at River Park. ANDY BURRISS aburriss@heraldonline.com
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A new connector path between two popular Rock Hill walking, running and biking trails is now open along the Catawba River.

City leaders on Tuesday announced the newly-finished section of trail connecting Cherry Road near Interstate 77 to River Park, located near Red River Road. Trail users may start the 3.35-mile trip from Riverwalk or River Park. The path does not loop.

Also Tuesday, Rock Hill officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s first criterium course, which was announced earlier this year as a future addition to the Rock Hill Outdoor Center. A criterium course is a paved loop track for cyclists.

Rock Hill plans to host criterium competitions once construction is complete. The track will also be open to cyclists of all skill levels.

The trail and criterium course are part of Rock Hill’s newest outdoor recreation area, which includes a cycling velodrome, mountain bike trails, and an Olympic-caliber BMX Supercross track.

For more information, visit Rock Hill’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism website.

This story was originally published October 13, 2015 at 4:32 PM with the headline "Riverwalk connector trail finished, Rock Hill criterium course breaks ground."

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