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Harper Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Collettsville, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Harper Creek Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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 Harper Creek Trail
“Beautiful views, easy to intermediate hike we did it with our 8 year old and our dog they enjoyed a lot.”
“It is a good trail for all ages.”
Nice trail to wander. We walked 2.5 miles and the evening was closing on us. So decided to turn around. Next time we will come early to get to the Harper falls. It is a good trail for all ages. Moderate level. Bring water or a filter. And snacks. There are some primitive camp sites along the way.
Beautiful views, easy to intermediate hike we did it with our 8 year old and our dog they enjoyed a lot. There are quite a few great spots for camping right around the river. And wonderful ponds to swim in. Definitely coming back to camp for the weekend!
Fantastic trail to bring your family. The first 10 to 15 minutes of the trail is up mountain and arduous but it gets easier after that. It is approximately one and a half miles to get to the falls.
The only downside is that there aren't great maps available for the trails. I'm not sure I could find my way back to all the awesome waterfalls and swimming holes.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful views, easy to intermediate hike we did it with our 8 year old and our dog they enjoyed a lot.”
“Trail starts of with steep stairs and switchbacks but still very good Trail and marked with blazes on the trees.”
Plan your run at Harper Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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