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Brumley Nature Preserve Expansion
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Durham, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Brumley Nature Preserve Expansion yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Brumley Nature Preserve Expansion
Fun trail system, lovely forest, so different from my usual Phoenix trails.
This is my favorite place to park when I am at Brumley! It has great access to the lava loop in courts trails, which then connect to Springhouse. Come here for running, and I know a lot of people enjoy biking here. There are several creeks and pretty good nature life if you’re paying attention as well.
Great bike trails. Note: as of 8/1/2025 the trail system is split because the bridge over Stoney Creek is out.
Plan your run at Brumley Nature Preserve Expansion
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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