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Recommended Routes in Durham - 8

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite The rocky Eno River flows beside the trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Eno Outer Loop

7.1 mi 11.4 km • 841' Up 256.33 m Up • 841' Down 256.41 m Down

Hillsbo…, NC
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Favorite Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Duke Gardens Loop

1.6 mi 2.6 km • 130' Up 39.64 m Up • 129' Down 39.46 m Down

Durham, NC
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite View atop Ole Steepy
Intermediate Intermediate

Al Buehler and Sally Meyerhoff Trails

3.7 mi 6.0 km • 216' Up 65.72 m Up • 225' Down 68.71 m Down

Durham, NC
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Relaxing trail
Intermediate Intermediate

Brumley Nature Preserve North

3.2 mi 5.2 km • 89' Up 27.14 m Up • 89' Down 27.19 m Down

Hillsbo…, NC
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite When you hike in from the parking area on the Robin's Trail, take a short spur on the left to a beautiful creek overlook with bench. It's a great place to think and rest!
Intermediate Intermediate

Johnston Mill Loop

2.9 mi 4.7 km • 121' Up 36.73 m Up • 120' Down 36.67 m Down

Chapel…, NC
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Favorite New Hope Creek gurgles with abundant flowing water during the wintertime.
Intermediate Intermediate

Korstian Foot Trail Loop

6.9 mi 11.2 km • 482' Up 146.78 m Up • 480' Down 146.19 m Down

Chapel…, NC
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Favorite Springhouse Loop
Intermediate Intermediate

Brumley Forest Nature Preserve Loop

5.8 mi 9.3 km • 352' Up 107.36 m Up • 352' Down 107.37 m Down

Hillsbo…, NC
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Loblolly pine.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

Duke Korstian Loop

4.2 mi 6.7 km • 301' Up 91.88 m Up • 304' Down 92.81 m Down

Chapel…, NC
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Durham Hiking

  • 225 Miles 362 Kilometers of Trail
  • 8 Recommended Routes
  • 54 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 104 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 0 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Durham - 150

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3.6 mi 5.7 km #1Cox Mountain Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Hillsborough, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Hillsborough, NC 22 
0.7 mi 1.1 km #2Walnut Grove Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Hillsborough, NC
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Hillsborough, NC 2 
0.5 mi 0.8 km #3Cedar Grove Trail
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC 1 
0.9 mi 1.5 km #4Dairy Farm Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Hillsborough, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Hillsborough, NC 1 
0.8 mi 1.3 km #5Chimney Swift Circle
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC 1 
1.0 mi 1.6 km #6Running Cedar Trail
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC 1 
0.3 mi 0.5 km #7Flat Tail Trail
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC 1 
0.3 mi 0.5 km #8A Train Trail
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC 1 
0.4 mi 0.7 km #9Kids Loop
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC
Easy Easy
Hillsborough, NC 1 
3.5 mi 5.7 km #10Springhouse Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Hillsborough, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Hillsborough, NC 7 

Photos of Durham - 474

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A successful beaver dam.
Apr 24, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC
The rocky Eno River flows beside the trail.
Jul 3, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC
The crossing at Buckquarter Creek is quite scenic.
Jul 3, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC
A rocky slab juts out from under the Eno.
Jul 9, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC
Springhouse Loop
Sep 4, 2017 near Hillsbo…, NC
A derelict race car sits below the old stands
Mar 27, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
Average trail section
Jun 29, 2024 near Chapel…, NC
Dry Creek trail section
Jul 4, 2024 near Chapel…, NC
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