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The Best Hiking in Chapel Hill

Looking for the best hiking in Chapel Hill? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Chapel Hill. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Chapel Hill

  • Carrboro, North Carolina

    Wilson Park to Carolina North Forest Via Owasa Corridor Loop

    5.05 mi / 312 ft gain
    Wilson Park to Carolina North Forest Via Owasa Corridor Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Carrboro, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Morgan Creek Trail

    2.33 mi / 233 ft gain
    Morgan Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Carrboro, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    North Carolina Botanical Garden

    1.46 mi / 157 ft gain
    North Carolina Botanical Garden is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Battle Branch Trail

    2.94 mi / 230 ft gain
    Battle Branch Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Neverland's Outer Loop

    1.92 mi / 167 ft gain
    Neverland's Outer Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Neverland's Inner Loop

    1.99 mi / 177 ft gain
    Neverland's Inner Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Crow Branch Overlook Loop

    3.42 mi / 394 ft gain
    Crow Branch Overlook Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Trip Farm Loop Trail

    1.67 mi / 118 ft gain
    Trip Farm Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Carrboro, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Wormhole and Pumpkin Loop Trails

    4.13 mi / 535 ft gain
    Wormhole and Pumpkin Loop Trails is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Maytag and OWASA Corridor Loop

    1.99 mi / 92 ft gain
    Maytag and OWASA Corridor Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Carrboro, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Occoneechee Loop

    2.7 mi / 272 ft gain
    Occoneechee Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Carrboro, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Pumpkin Loop

    2.4 mi / 167 ft gain
    Pumpkin Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Cedar Falls Park Loop

    1.18 mi / 187 ft gain
    Cedar Falls Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    Concrete and Wooden Bridge Fire Road Loop Trail

    4.02 mi / 295 ft gain
    Concrete and Wooden Bridge Fire Road Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Rhododendron Bluff Circuit

    2.93 mi / 331 ft gain
    Rhododendron Bluff Circuit is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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  • Durham, North Carolina

    Headwaters Loop Trail

    1.06 mi / 102 ft gain
    Headwaters Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Durham, North Carolina.
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