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Recommended Routes in Durham - 8

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View atop Ole Steepy

Al Buehler and Sally Meyerhoff Trails

3.7 mi 6.0 km • 216' Up 65.72 m Up • 225' Down 68.71 m Down

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Loblolly pine.

Duke Korstian Loop

4.2 mi 6.7 km • 301' Up 91.88 m Up • 304' Down 92.81 m Down

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When you hike in from the parking area on the Robin's Trail, take a short spur on the left to a beautiful creek overlook with bench. It's a great place to think and rest!

Johnston Mill Loop

2.9 mi 4.7 km • 121' Up 36.73 m Up • 120' Down 36.67 m Down

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New Hope Creek gurgles with abundant flowing water during the wintertime.

Korstian Foot Trail Loop

6.9 mi 11.2 km • 482' Up 146.78 m Up • 480' Down 146.19 m Down

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The rocky Eno River flows beside the trail.

Eno Outer Loop

7.1 mi 11.4 km • 841' Up 256.33 m Up • 841' Down 256.41 m Down

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Springhouse Loop

Brumley Forest Nature Preserve Loop

5.8 mi 9.3 km • 352' Up 107.36 m Up • 352' Down 107.37 m Down

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Relaxing trail

Brumley Nature Preserve North

3.2 mi 5.2 km • 89' Up 27.14 m Up • 89' Down 27.19 m Down

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Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden

Duke Gardens Loop

1.6 mi 2.6 km • 130' Up 39.64 m Up • 129' Down 39.46 m Down

Durham Hiking

258 Miles 416 Kilometers of Trail
8 Recommended Routes
51 Easy Trails
105 Intermediate Trails
1 Difficult Trail

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Areas Within Durham

Blackwood Farm Park

Brumley Nature Preserve

Duke University East Campus

Edeburn Division

Eno River State Park

Glennstone Preserve

Hollow Rock Nature Park

Johnston Mill Nature Preserve

Old Chapel Hill Park

Research Triangle Park

Sandy Creek Park

Strickland Road Neighborhood Park

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Trails in Durham - 149

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1.7 mi 2.7 km #1Eagle Trail Intermediate Durham, NC	Intermediate	Durham, NC	3
2.4 mi 3.8 km #2Laurel Bluffs Trail (East) Intermediate Durham, NC	Intermediate	Durham, NC	3
76.7 mi 123.4 km #3Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 10 Intermediate Hillsborough, NC	Intermediate	Hillsborough, NC	13
3.6 mi 5.7 km #4Cox Mountain Trail Intermediate Hillsborough, NC	Intermediate	Hillsborough, NC	21
0.6 mi 0.9 km #5Guess-Kinlock Trail Intermediate Durham, NC	Intermediate	Durham, NC	1
1.5 mi 2.4 km #6Buckquarter Creek Trail Intermediate Hillsborough, NC	Intermediate	Hillsborough, NC	4
1.0 mi 1.6 km #7Shakori Trail Intermediate Hillsborough, NC	Intermediate	Hillsborough, NC	2
1.3 mi 2.1 km #8Ridge Trail Intermediate Hillsborough, NC	Intermediate	Hillsborough, NC	2
1.0 mi 1.5 km #9Fanny's Ford Trail Easy/Intermediate Hillsborough, NC	Easy/Intermediate	Hillsborough, NC	2
2.6 mi 4.2 km #10Holden Mill Trail Easy/Intermediate Hillsborough, NC	Easy/Intermediate	Hillsborough, NC	2

Photos of Durham - 463

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A successful beaver dam.

Apr 24, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC

The rocky Eno River flows beside the trail.

Jul 3, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC

The crossing at Buckquarter Creek is quite scenic.

Jul 3, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC

A set of wooden steps aids your passage on the uphill.

Jul 3, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC

This is the flume for the old mill.

Jul 3, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC

A rocky slab juts out from under the Eno.

Jul 9, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC

Springhouse Loop

Sep 4, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC

A derelict race car sits below the old stands

Mar 27, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC