Near Occoneechee Loop
Bolin Creek is often rich with sediment during spring runoff.
Near Occoneechee Loop
Long morning shadows crisscross Maytag.
Near Occoneechee Loop
The rocky bottom of Bolin Creek follows the trail for a section.
Near Occoneechee Loop
The Occoneechee Loop is heavily forested.
Near Occoneechee Loop
Duke Energy Corridor intersects Maytag near this spot.

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Occoneechee Loop

4.3 (4 Ratings)
A fun rolling trail that departs off of Maytag.
2.7
mi
Distance
243
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
This trail was conceived and constructed by mountain bikers. It is popular with trail runners (both UNC and local High School Cross Country teams practice here) but the bikers fly through and blind curves can be dangerous. Please be on alert and give way.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.73mi
Distance
243ft
Elevation Gain
245ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
537ft
High Point
422ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail can be a bit confusing because of all the crossings. As a general rule if you cross directly and look for the arrows you'll be fine. Off of the Maytag fire road look for the first right on the trail. The trail heads away and then quickly recrosses Maytag. From here the trail begins to drop through the mixed pine forest. Almost a mile in you'll cross the Duke Energy Corridor then continue on where you cross the Tripp Farm fire road. As you cross the Duke Energy Corridor again you begin to head up hill, eventually hanging on the hill above Seawell School Road. Cross Tripp Farm a final time and shortly you are back to where you began.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Russell Hobart