Near Nature Observation
The Lowlands Loop cuts through thin pines in this section.
Near Nature Observation
Small beech trees sprout their leaves along with other early spring plants.

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Nature Observation

4.0 (1 Rating)
A foot traffic only trail located in Carolina North Forest.
1.4
mi
Distance
47
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.41mi
Distance
47ft
Elevation Gain
48ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
485ft
High Point
430ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
To find the trail, jump on the Tripp Farm trail and when you are on the west side of the bridge, look for the Community Gardens Loop that heads norths and finds the trail. For about .5 miles the trail mirrors the OWASA Corridor from the other side of the creek as it travels north. After this, it heads up into the hills eventually finding an tributary to Bolin Creek and heading up stream. The tributary peters out and you cross over to the other side and head east through some lovely Beech forest. The trail finally meets back up with Bolin Creek where you cross the creek on an exposed drainage pipe and meet up with the OWASA Corridor.

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Contributors
Russell Hobart