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Uwharrie National Recreation Trail

Uwharrie National Recreation Trail Nestled in the heart of the Piedmont is the ancient Uwharrie Mountain Range and 51,000 acres of national forest. And nestled in the heart of the...

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Umstead State Park, Sycamore Trail

Company Mill Trail may be Umstead State Park’s most popular trail, but it's largely because of a lack of competition. From the park’s Harrison Avenue entrance off I-40, you have...

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Umstead State Park: Company Mill Trail

Company Mill has long been the most loved trail at Umstead State Park, and for good reason. In part, because it begins from the park’s popular main entrance off Harrison...

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Hemlock Bluffs Loop Trails

There’s something very preserv-y about this preserve. There’s the Stevens Nature Center that greets you, complete with educational facilities and a gift shop. There’s the tastefully cultivated gathering area near...

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Clemmons Educational State Forest Trails

How quickly you’re able to hike this trail depends upon how susceptible you are to letting a tree bend your ear (and you know how those beeches can be when...

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iPrepared?

It’s a hot day in the city, so a hike in the mountains sounds like a cool idea. You, your friend and your dog arrive at midday and start your...

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