Near Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area
The very bottom of trail along Ledge Creek is steep and forested. The slopes are dominated by native oaks, hickories, beeches, and tulip poplars.
Near Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area
A view of the bigger pond of two at Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Trail. Now the pond provides habitat and water for wildlife.
Near Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area
Wonderful view of Ledge Creek.
Near Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area
Decision time on the Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Trail, between following the Yellow Trail, or taking the Blue Trail back to the parking area.
Near Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area
Forest surrounds this long abandoned farm pond that once provided water for livestock or for crops grown on nearby fields.

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Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area

2.7 (3 Ratings)
Visitors will find the trails at the Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area to be easy to moderate in difficulty.
2.1
mi
Distance
123
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekSpringViewsWildflowers

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Flatter
Steeper
2.11mi
Distance
123ft
Elevation Gain
123ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
463ft
High Point
329ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Tar River Land Conservancy (TRLC) opened 3 miles of hiking trails at the Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area in Granville County, with a parking area and trailhead, located at 3189 Brogden Road near Stem. The trails lead past fields being restored to forest and wildflower meadows, older woodland being managed for wildlife habitat, and hardwood forest found on the slopes above Ledge Creek. Picnic tables are available for visitors near the parking area.

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