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D2 Fire Road

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  3. Raleigh - Durham Metro Area
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“A comfortable trail that drops down to D1 Fire Road. ”

Russell Hobart
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0.7

Miles

1.2

KM

Point to Point

511' 156 m

High

415' 126 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

103' 31 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Historical Significance

You can only use Hill Forest on SUNDAYS during Deer Hunting Season (Blackpowder and Gun) Nov 2, 2019-Jan 2, 2020 and Turkey Hunting Season April 4- May 9, 2020.

Need to Know

You need to apply for and demonstrate a permit to park at and use the grounds. cnr.ncsu.edu/forest-permits…

Description

Start next to an open and seemingly active farm field and pass some old log cabins. Slowly drop down the off and on gravel road through mature forest. Continue on until you intersect with D1 Fire Road.

Contacts

Land Manager: NCSU G.W. Hill Demonstration Forest

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Russell Hobart
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in Raleigh - Durham Metro Area

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Derelict log cabin off the road
Sep 2, 2020 near Butner, NC
Turn left for the bypass of the old road.
Sep 2, 2020 near Butner, NC

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