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A nice stroll through the old plantation, Ayr Mount.


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Map Key

1.1

Miles

1.7

KM

Loop

582' 178 m

High

493' 150 m

Low

91' 28 m

Up

90' 28 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers

Family Friendly Flat, easy trail with educational signs and history.

Jan., Feb., Nov., Dec. 8 am – 5 pm
March and October 8 am – 6 pm
Apr., May., Aug., Sep. 7 am – 7 pm
June and July 7 am – 8 pm

Need to Know

There's a fee if you'd like to do a tour of the mansion. Otherwise, it's free.

Description

This isn't a hike as much as a stroll through the grounds of an 200 year old plantation. Much of the grounds feature open lawns with bucolic vistas. Along the trail, there are lots of educational signs for the different flora and there are lots of mature trees.

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Shared By:

Russell Hobart

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The far end of the trail meets up with the Eno River
Mar 27, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
Re-entering the forest from the greens
Mar 27, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
The Eno River seen from the trail
Mar 27, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
The Ayr Mount Mansion
Mar 27, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
Much of the trail runs through large open spaces of the old plantation
Mar 27, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC

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