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Favorite The very bottom of trail along Ledge Creek is steep and forested. The slopes are dominated by native oaks, hickories, beeches, and tulip poplars.
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Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Area

2.3 mi 3.7 km • 137' Up 41.71 m Up • 138' Down 42.11 m Down

Butner, NC
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Stem Hiking

  • 6 Miles 10 Kilometers of Trail
  • 1 Recommended Route
  • 2 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 5 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 1 Difficult Trail Difficult Trails
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Trails in Stem - 7

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0.3 mi 0.5 km #1Turtle Pond Loop
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Butner, NC
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
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0.9 mi 1.4 km #2Waterfall Loop
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butner, NC
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Butner, NC 2 
1.2 mi 1.9 km #3Pond Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Butner, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Butner, NC 1 
1.3 mi 2.2 km #4Loop Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Butner, NC
Intermediate Intermediate
Butner, NC 1 
1.4 mi 2.3 km #5Ledge Creek Trail
Difficult Difficult
Butner, NC
Difficult Difficult
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0.6 mi 1.0 km #6Ledge Creek Loop
Easy Easy
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Easy Easy
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The Ledge Creek kiosk.
Apr 28, 2017 near Butner, NC
A trail marker pointing the way for the Blue or Green Trail.
May 22, 2017 near Butner, NC
Wonderful view of Ledge Creek.
May 22, 2017 near Butner, NC
The very bottom of trail along Ledge Creek is steep and forested. The slopes are dominated by native oaks, hickories, beeches, and tulip poplars.
May 22, 2017 near Butner, NC
Decision time on the Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Trail, between following the Yellow Trail, or taking the Blue Trail back to the parking area.
May 22, 2017 near Butner, NC
A view of the bigger pond of two at Ledge Creek Forest Conservation Trail. Now the pond provides habitat and water for wildlife.
May 22, 2017 near Butner, NC
Forest surrounds this long abandoned farm pond that once provided water for livestock or for crops grown on nearby fields.
May 22, 2017 near Butner, NC
Trail Kiosk
Feb 17, 2020 near Butner, NC
Trail bridge
Feb 17, 2020 near Butner, NC
Red Trail
Feb 17, 2020 near Butner, NC
The trail begins as an access road with large gravel pieces. Watch your footing as the gravel tends to roll underfoot.
Apr 11, 2021 near Butner, NC
Trailhead
Sep 4, 2021 near Butner, NC
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