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Hike Trail

Creek Side

3.0 (1 Rating)
A casual winding hike through a mature foothills forest.
1.8
mi
Distance
88
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.78mi
Distance
88ft
Elevation Gain
67ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,130ft
High Point
1,058ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail follows a gentle grade and is quite friendly to most trail users. It winds through mixed deciduous and evergreen mature forest typical of the NC foothills (including that classic RED clay!) with options to return to the parking lot or continue your hike on Homestead.

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