Near West Ellerbee Creek Trail
Overlooking Ellerbee Creek
Near West Ellerbee Creek Trail
Nature Preserve
Near West Ellerbee Creek Trail
Ellerbee Creek
Near West Ellerbee Creek Trail
Trail across Stadium Drive
Near West Ellerbee Creek Trail
Trailhead at Northgate Park

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West Ellerbee Creek Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
The western continuation of the Ellerbe Creek Trail.
3
mi
Distance
56
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
River/CreekViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.01mi
Distance
56ft
Elevation Gain
109ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
366ft
High Point
301ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is a new connector with the existing Stadium Drive Trail, connecting Hillandale to Downtown Durham. This is a beautiful connection trail that passes through the 17 Acre Wood Preserve. It is a picturesque trail that provides great views and opportunities to explore Ellerbe Creek. It opened in the spring of 2018 to connect Hillandale Golf Course to the Ellerbe Trail System.

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Contributors
Kevin Rumsey