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Trails with Mile Markers in North Carolina
North Carolina has 86 trails with mile markers in this directory, across 51 cities and towns — Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Asheville, Durham and 47 more. Marked miles for pacing and measured intervals, for when GPS drifts under trees.
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The North Carolina Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,179 reviews
Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.
McDowell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,048 reviews
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.
Eno River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews
Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.
Croatan National Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews
Coastal pine forest featuring saltwater estuaries & bogs, campsites, trails & hunting areas.
Cedarock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,503 reviews
Disc golf, nature trails & a restored 19th-century farmstead with animals, plus private tours.
George Poston Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews
Dog-friendly park with sports fields, trails, a lake, picnicking, playgrounds & mountain biking.
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,444 reviews
140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.
Latta Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,351 reviews
Latta Plantation Preserve's interpretive center, with native animals, a habitat garden & gift shop.
Crowders Mountain State Park - Linwood Road Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,335 reviews
Well-maintained state park with challenging trails, plus mountain views.
Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
Vast park with sports fields, play areas & a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing.
Otter Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Pretty falls accessible via a trail-linked park, for dog walking and picnics.
Kiwanis Family Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 940 reviews
Family-friendly park offering picnic facilities & a gazebo plus a playground & fitness trail.
E.B. Jeffress Park-The Cascades Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 834 reviews
Scenic, easy to moderate park offering hiking routes along waterfalls.
Bakers Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 789 reviews
Forested park offering 6 miles of hiking paths – easy to challenging.
Neuse River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
Popular with runners & cyclists, this 27.5-mile long riverside trail traverses woodlands & wetlands.
Lake Michael Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Lakeside park for picnics and fishing and exploring via hiking and cycling trails.
Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Scenic park featuring a large beech tree grove, trails & several species of birds & butterflies.
Old Reedy Creek Road Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Hiking area with trails along a lake, including one leading into Umstead Park, and a restroom.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Park, trail, and nature preserve boasting open spaces, paved paths and picnic tables.
Carolina North Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
UNC north campus woodland covering 750 acres & offering a complex network of hiking trails.
Haw River State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 354 reviews
This 1,425-acre park has camping, hiking & picnic options, plus an environmental education center.
Brumley Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Ecological park featuring hiking and mountain biking trails, plus ponds and ruins.
Fonta Flora County Park and Connector Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 320 reviews
Trails lead to views of Lake James and the mountains.
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
Botanical garden with trails running through woods and along lakes.
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
This tranquil, 296-acre nature preserve features wooded hiking trails & streams.
Shallow Ford Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Beautiful park with a network of trails for hiking, kayaking and camping.
Buffalo Creek Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
Popular hiking area with a suspension bridge, oak savanna, and trails that are kid- and dog-friendly.
White Pines Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Riverside nature preserve with several trails for hiking and canoeing.
South Tar River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Winding park pathway offering walking, jogging & biking in a natural setting near the river.
Cascades Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Hiking trail with cascades, waterfalls and bridges, plus a few picnic tables to stop and rest.
Carroll Howard Johnson Environmental Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Natural 28-acre park with a 2-mile trail, bridges, picnic shelters & an amphitheater.
Wake Forest Reservoir Soft Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Relaxed area featuring hiking and biking trails as well as a reservoir and lake.
New Hope Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Hiking and walking area featuring lake views and wooded trails (red and blue) that are marked well.
Blue Clay Bike Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Mountain-biking terrain with varying skill levels plus beginner and intermediate courses.
Piedmont Environmental Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
Environmental center offering 11 mi. of nature trails, plus educational activities & classes.
Bent Creek trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Many of the trails in this area are for both hikers and bikers.
Hickory Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Hiking, biking, and walking trails around a lake with picnic tables and a pump track.
Hector H.Henry, II Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Relaxed woodland trails for walking, biking and running, plus dog parks.
Blackwood Farm Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Open-space hiking destination featuring rolling fields and meadows, plus picnic areas.
Island Creek Walk - Croatan National Forest Hiking Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 162 reviews
Hiking area featuring trails with views of a creek through a shady forest setting.
South Mountains State Park, Clear Creek Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Rugged state park featuring a visitor center & campsites, plus hiking, biking & riding trails.
Tot Hill Farm Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
National forest offering hiking trails of varying difficulty levels, as well as a golf course.
Carvers Creek State Park, Sandhills Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Clean state park set along a stretch of flat land, with trails for biking, hiking, running and horseback riding in the woods.
Rich Fork Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Hiking, biking and nature trails, plus a creek at this wooded area.
Mineral Springs Greenway (Trails)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews
Hiking area with family-friendly trails and picnic tables.
Abbey Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Local park offering shaded, well-marked walking trails through natural surroundings.
Avon/Catawba Creeks Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Asphalt trail for exercising, running, walking and biking, with shaded sections.
Rocky Branch Park - Belmont, NC
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
Popular park with hiking paths, wooden bridges, a pump track and jump lines.
Confluence Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Easy hiking trails along the two forks of the Eno River are found in this wilderness park.
Buckeye Cove Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Kid-friendly preserve featuring marked hiking trails, a river view and a lake, plus a fairy garden.
Umstead Sycamore Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park featuring winding, tree-filled trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Guilford Mackintosh Trailhead and Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Local park offering walking paths (including a few loops), a lake, and playgrounds.
Jesse Helms Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and athletic fields alongside paths for walking and running.
Cabelands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails of varied terrain, including one along the river.
Eagle Point Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Easy walking trails and a boat dock on the lake at this wooded nature reserve.
Bigleaf Slopes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Public park offering 4.5 miles of shared-use hiking and biking trails through wooded and open space.
Richland Balsam Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Short trail popular for hiking and overlooking the surrounding mountains.
Kellogg nature trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Natural park featuring walking paths, sculptures, and woodsy surroundings.
Haw River Sp Iron Ore
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
State park offering a wetlands hiking trail, picnic areas, and restrooms.
Flower Hill Nature Preserve
4.1 ★★★★☆ 91 reviews
Steep but short trails (some unmarked) through woods and past a cliff on this park, known for rhododendrons.
381 Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Hiking area featuring a trail with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Haw Creek area.
Hector H. Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River)
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Shady dirt path and greenway that runs along segments of the Rocky River, with wooden bridges.
Purgatory Mountain Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
A 3-mile circuit and a 1-hour trail (plus others) for a peaceful getaway in which to enjoy nature.
Duke Forest Gate 26
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Natural paths for hiking, plus creeks and a dog-friendly atmosphere.
Tuttle Educational State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Park with trails, picnic tables, and educational experiences for children.
The Bird Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Well-marked hiking area with short trails suitable for families.
Nick's Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Trail for hiking, biking, family outings and more.
Running Trails
4.1 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews
McDowell Creek Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
Bill Craft Trail northern end
4.5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
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