Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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
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Burlington, North Carolina
Rock Creek Trail
1.75 mi / 167 ft gainCedarock Park is a 500-acre park named for the abundance of cedar trees and rock outcroppings. The park features a network of hiking and equestrian trails, disc golf and footgolf courses, primitive camping, a fishing pond, canoe and kayak rentals, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic shelters...Read more -
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Blue Dot and Falls Lake Loop
5.00.93 mi / 102 ft gainBlue Dot and Falls Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Raleigh, North Carolina.Read more -
Burlington, North Carolina
Fish the Haw River in Great Bend Park
2.00.4 miAfter parking at Great Bend Park, follow the trail about 100 yards to a bridge which provides you access to a 5-acre island that overlooks the dam's waterfall. While the Haw River is easy to wade, the island offers a number of bank fishing spots for those who would prefer to keep their feet on so...Read more -
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Neuse River Trail
5.027.38 mi / 1306 ft gainNeuse River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Raleigh, North Carolina.Read more -
Raleigh, North Carolina
Durant Nature Preserve Border Loop
5.02.56 mi / 384 ft gainDurant Nature Preserve Border Loop is a very nice short hike with little altitude change. Two lakes to explore: Camp Durant Lake 1 & Camp Durant Lake 2. With the foliage surrounding the lake, this a a great spot to take in the fall colors.Read more -
Summerfield, North Carolina
Piedmont Trail
5.67 mi / 289 ft gainPiedmont Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Greensboro, North Carolina.Read more