Hiking Project Logo
Climb
MTB
Hike
Trailrun
Ski
Limited Time70% OffonX Backcountry

Beech Loop

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Raleigh - Durham Metro Area
  4. …Durham
  5. Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
Explore in 3D
Use onX Backcountry to explore the terrain in 3D, view recent satellite imagery, and more. Now available in onX Backcountry Mobile apps! For more information see this post.

“A loop trail through a towering beech forest. ”

Matthew Rutledge
Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Google Map
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

0.6

Miles

0.9

KM

Loop

472' 144 m

High

407' 124 m

Low

42' 13 m

Up

65' 20 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Wildlife

The trail is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

Description

The Beech Loop connects to both the Old Field Bluff Trail and Robin's Trail at Johnston Mill Nature Preserve. The loop ascends a small summit where towering beeches and other hardwoods dominate a late successional forest on the slopes above New Hope Creek.

Contacts

Local Club: Triangle Land Conservancy

Land Manager: TLC - Johnston Mill Nature Preserve

Shared By:

Matthew Rutledge
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 2 votes

#2

in Johnston Mill Nature Preserve

#9651

Overall
  4.5 from 2 votes
5 Star
50%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#2

in Johnston Mill Nature P…

#347

in North Carolina

#9,651

Overall
2 Views Last Month
273 Since Dec 21, 2015
Intermediate Intermediate
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Round-lobed Hepatica, Johnston Mill.
Dec 30, 2015 near Chapel…, NC

0 Comments

Weather

Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Jan 16, 2023
Nathan Rittenhouse
Beautiful overcast day. Trail in excellent condition. Found a nice log to sit a spell and enjoy some coffee and shortbread.
Oct 13, 2018
Alan Parry

Nearby Recommended Routes

Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started