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Red Loop

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 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Raleigh - Durham Metro Area
  4. …Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
  5. New Hope Overlook
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“A quiet and well-marked trail through wooded hills adjacent to Jordan Lake. ”

Carlo Gesualdo
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2.6

Miles

4.2

KM

Point to Point

390' 119 m

High

223' 68 m

Low

321' 98 m

Up

379' 115 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The Red Loop half of the New Hope Trail begins at the Area B campground parking lot. Hikers will enjoy sweeping views of the lake, mature hardwood forests, groves of mountain laurel, lush creek crossings, and a variety of wildflowers and ferns.

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Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks

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Carlo Gesualdo
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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#1

in New Hope Overlook

#924

in North Carolina

#23,629

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Find a quiet corner of the lake to truly enjoy its beauty.
Jan 30, 2017 near Pittsboro, NC
Red Loop Trailhead from Area B Campground parking lot.
Oct 26, 2016 near Pittsboro, NC
Lake view through trees.
Oct 26, 2016 near Pittsboro, NC
The lake emerges through the trees.
Oct 26, 2016 near Pittsboro, NC
This tree's ready for Halloween.
Oct 26, 2016 near Pittsboro, NC
Red Trail blazes.
Nov 9, 2016 near Pittsboro, NC

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