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Recommended Routes in Duke Forest - 3

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Favorite View atop Ole Steepy
Intermediate

Al Buehler and Sally Meyerhoff Trails

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

Durham, NC
Favorite Loblolly pine.
Easy/Intermediate

Duke Korstian Loop

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

Chapel…, NC
Favorite New Hope Creek gurgles with abundant flowing water during the wintertime.
Intermediate

Korstian Foot Trail Loop

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

Chapel…, NC

Duke Forest Hiking

  • 31 Miles 50 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 6 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 34 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Duke Forest - 37

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3.1 mi 5.0 km #1North Loop
Easy/Intermediate
Durham, NC
Easy/Intermediate
Durham, NC
2.4 mi 3.9 km #2South Loop
Intermediate
Durham, NC
Intermediate
Durham, NC
1.8 mi 2.9 km #3Cotton Mill Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Durham, NC
Easy/Intermediate
Durham, NC
1.9 mi 3.0 km #4Concrete Bridge Road
Easy/Intermediate
Chapel Hill, NC
Easy/Intermediate
Chapel Hill, NC
2.3 mi 3.8 km #5Wooden Bridge Road
Easy/Intermediate
Durham, NC
Easy/Intermediate
Durham, NC
1.0 mi 1.6 km #6Hard Climb Road
Intermediate
Chapel Hill, NC
Intermediate
Chapel Hill, NC
0.8 mi 1.2 km #7Echinata Fire Trail
Intermediate
Durham, NC
Intermediate
Durham, NC
2.9 mi 4.7 km #8Al Buehler Cross Country Trail
Easy
Durham, NC
Easy
Durham, NC
0.5 mi 0.9 km #9Piney Mountain Trail
Intermediate
Durham, NC
Intermediate
Durham, NC
1.1 mi 1.8 km #10New Hope Creek South
Intermediate
Chapel Hill, NC
Intermediate
Chapel Hill, NC

Photos of Duke Forest - 33

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New Hope Creek gurgles with abundant flowing water during the wintertime.
Jan 3, 2017 near Chapel…, NC
A rare snowy day makes for a nice treat on New Hope Creek.
Jan 7, 2017 near Durham, NC
Small mossy island in a stream
Jan 28, 2018 near Durham, NC
White Oak at Dusk
Feb 4, 2018 near Durham, NC
Start of the George Road Trail
Feb 4, 2018 near Durham, NC
Narrow trail.
Dec 25, 2021 near Durham, NC
Trailhead.
Dec 25, 2021 near Durham, NC
The Blue trail.
Dec 25, 2021 near Durham, NC