Near Anderson Creek County Park
Come enjoy the peaceful pond overlook at Anderson Creek County Park, North Carolina.
Near Anderson Creek County Park
There's a paved trail to a dock overlooking the pond at Anderson Creek County Park, NC.
Near Anderson Creek County Park
The Anderson Creek Park rules, notices, and precautions are listed on this board near the trailhead. Check here for trail conditions.
Near Anderson Creek County Park
The Inkberry Loop Trail travels through dense forests.

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Anderson Creek County Park

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Well-maintained trails that provide chance wildlife encounters and plenty of fresh air.
3
mi
Distance
227
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingWildlife
Access Issues
No bikes on the trails.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.96mi
Distance
227ft
Elevation Gain
227ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
366ft
High Point
234ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start at main trailhead (there are 3 trails that start here). Follow the Inkberry Loop Trail markings (orange circles) straight from parking lot on gravel trail. This portion is followed counter clockwise and will split off from the education trail about 0.25 mi. in. Continue on Inkberry Loop Trail down a gradual slope and across a small creek. Beyond that is some singletrack through some close trees. Once out of there you follow an access road briefly before climbing back up the hill. Another short trip on an access road gets you to the trail heading back to the parking lot (follow the markings they are easy to see). Once back at the parking lot, follow the sidewalk past the pavilion to the North Prong Loop. This loop will also be taken counter clockwise. Just past the pavilion will be a short trail leading to a small clearing (this is overflow parking) follow the clearing until you pick up the blue square markers that lead through a picket fence. At this point, you'll begin a gradual descent to another water crossing (with a bridge) past the first bridge. You'll begin to work your way back to the finish which is uphill, of course. At the top of the hill, the trail joins back with the Education Trail first then the Inkberry Trail before leading you out to the parking lot.

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