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Chestnut Oak Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Raleigh - Durham Metro Area
  4. …Hillsborough
  5. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
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“A higher summit trail. ”

Russell Hobart
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

Point to Point

744' 227 m

High

654' 199 m

Low

30' 9 m

Up

121' 37 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors

Park Hours:
  • November - February: 8am - 6pm
  • March, April, October, and September: 8am - 8pm
  • May - August: 8am - 9pm
  • Closed Christmas Day

Description

Start out with the Occoneechee Mountain Loop Trail and take the first right with the sign marking the trail. This trail stays in the higher reaches of the park. Always turn right at each trail crossing. This trail makes for a good add-on if you're trying to lengthen your hike.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks

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Russell Hobart
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  4.0 from 4 votes

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in Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

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#3

in Occoneechee Mountain S…

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in North Carolina

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Trail connection.
Oct 10, 2016 near Hillsbo…, NC
Dead fern.
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Trees line the trail.
Oct 19, 2016 near Hillsbo…, NC
Along the Chestnut Oak Trail.
Oct 19, 2016 near Hillsbo…, NC

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Patrick Heaney
After dog training. — 11h 31m
Jun 15, 2019
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