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The Appalachian State University Nature Preserve
4 ★★★★☆ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Boone, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of The Appalachian State University Nature Preserve 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 The Appalachian State University Nature Preserve
“The campus is beautiful ‼️ Our daughter chose here for it's beautiful location and the excellent education it provides.”
very pretty area, could hear flowing water at several points on my walk. as of today (August 18, 2020) there is currently part of the trail that is blocked off due to a sinkhole, but that does not diminish the quality of this trail.
Trail conditions & character
“The campus is beautiful ‼️ Our daughter chose here for it's beautiful location and the excellent education it provides.”
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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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitebiology.appstate.edu
- Phone+1 828-262-2764
- Social Facebook
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