Sanford, North Carolina
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Sanford
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Durham, North Carolina
Pea Creek Trail
3.01.27 mi / 141 ft gainPea Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.Read more -
Durham, North Carolina
Pump Station Trail Loop
5.01.29 mi / 157 ft gainPump Station Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, 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 -
Durham, North Carolina
Penny's Bend
5.0Penny's Bend is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Durham, North Carolina.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 -
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 -
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 -
Rougemont, North Carolina
North River Loop, Ridge Trail and South River Loop Trail
4.0North River Loop, Ridge Trail and South River Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hillsborough, North Carolina.Read more -
Rougemont, North Carolina
Ridge Trail to North River Trail
5.03.55 mi / 331 ft gainRidge Trail to North River Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Rougemont, North Carolina.Read more -
Bahama, North Carolina
Horton Grove
5.07.04 mi / 722 ft gainThe Horton Grove Nature Preserve spans 708 acres and features about eight miles of interconnected trails, including a family-friendly interpretive path (“That Makes Sense”) and longer loop options that approach 7 miles. The full loop traverses diverse habitats—upland oak-hickory and mixed h...Read more