Near Neverland's Inner Loop
A little bridge adds some razzle dazzle to the trail.
Near Neverland's Inner Loop
Entry point for Crow Branch Overlook Loop Trail
Near Neverland's Inner Loop
End point of Crow Branch Overlook Loop Trail where it rejoins Pumpkin Loop Trail.
Near Neverland's Inner Loop
The Pumpkin Loop Trail.
Near Neverland's Inner Loop
Pumpkin Loop.

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Hike Trail

Neverland's Inner Loop

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A trail featuring rolling hills through the center of Carolina North Forest.
1.9
mi
Distance
125
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildlife
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
1.9mi
Distance
125ft
Elevation Gain
129ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
555ft
High Point
478ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Leaving the parking lot and heading north of the Pumpkin Loop Trail, pass the open grassy section and right where it turns into forest, find the trail and take a left. About 100' into the trail take another left that goes south. Meander back and forth until you cross the gravel Vine Spur. You'll head up and soon double back toward the open field where you can exit. This trail has multiple entrances, but if you always take the straight line at an intersection you should stay on the trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Russell Hobart