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McDowell Nature Preserve

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McDowell Park Loop A

3.2 mi 5.1 km 334' Up 101.88 m Up 334' Down 101.92 m Down

Pineville, NC

McDowell Nature Preserve Hiking

  • 12 Miles 19 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 43 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 3 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in McDowell Nature Preserve - 45

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0.7 mi 1.1 km #1Copperhead Island Loop
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC
0.8 mi 1.3 km #2Pine Hollow Trail
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC
1.1 mi 1.7 km #3Creekside Loop
Easy/Intermediate
Pineville, NC
Easy/Intermediate
Pineville, NC
0.4 mi 0.6 km #4Four Seasons Trail
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC
0.7 mi 1.1 km #5Cove Trail
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC
0.5 mi 0.8 km #6Shady Hollow Trail
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC
0.8 mi 1.3 km #7Chestnut Trail
Intermediate
Pineville, NC
Intermediate
Pineville, NC
0.1 mi 0.2 km #8Little Meadow Trail
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC
0.1 mi 0.2 km #9Fishing Pier
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC
0.3 mi 0.5 km #10Kingfisher Trail
Easy
Pineville, NC
Easy
Pineville, NC

Photos of McDowell Nature Preserve - 6

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A well-built bridge aids your passage along the trail.
Mar 10, 2017 near Pineville, NC
This is shortly after crossing a small foot bridge toward the end of Cedar Ridge Trail.
May 27, 2017 near Pineville, NC
timber
Nov 15, 2019 near Pineville, NC
Trail
Mar 28, 2020 near Pineville, NC
The Pine Hollow Trail in late October.
Oct 20, 2020 near Pineville, NC
The Four Seasons Trail is ADA accessible and stroller friendly.
Oct 20, 2020 near Pineville, NC