Near De Hart Botanical Gardens
A small trailside waterfall.
Near De Hart Botanical Gardens
The beginning of the Waterfall Trail.
Near De Hart Botanical Gardens
The entrance to the Waterfall Trail is marked by this signage.
Near De Hart Botanical Gardens
A beautiful view from the shore.

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De Hart Botanical Gardens

4.6 (5 Ratings)
An excellent way to enjoy nature and its wonders.
1.3
mi
Distance
145
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeSpringWaterfallWildflowers
Access Issues
The Gardens are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.32mi
Distance
145ft
Elevation Gain
117ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
352ft
High Point
258ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking area located at the northwestern side of this trail system, you have your choices of which direction to explore. There are two sides to this trail system, the waterfall side and lake side, and both are worth exploring. For this hike, you'll head out on the Waterfall Trail to explore the northeastern side of the gardens.The Waterfall Trail loops through the northeastern section of the park, exploring the woods and running alongside a stream and past a lake. You can also connect to the short Historical Loop Trail to explore the area further. Once you complete your loop on the Waterfall Trail, you can then continues south onto the Rock Trail to connect to the Lake Trail and then finally the Crane Fly Orchid Trail. These interconnected trails offer a series of loops in and around the woods and past the lake, making for a fun and scenic hike. After you are done exploring this area, simply head back to the start to complete your hike.
History & Background
Donated by De hart family, to used for community enjoyment, and gift by Louisburg College

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Contributors
Kevin Rumsey