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Excellent trail and a superb way to enjoy nature, whether you are jogging or hiking.


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Map Key

3.2

Miles

5.2

KM

100%

Runnable

504' 154 m

High

459' 140 m

Low

89' 27 m

Up

89' 27 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers

Plenty of parking.

Overview

A trail that seems like it is made for runners. There are multiple views on nature and fauna through the area and at least three trail junctions that are clearly marked. This loop combines the Stony Creek Bluff Trail, the Cedar Grove Trail, and the Dairy Farm Trail for an excellent loop around the north end of the preserve.

Need to Know

Superb trail. At times, the trail is very narrow and windy.

Runner Notes

At times, one needs to watch their footing. As the trail is very narrow, there could be some moving sticks, AKA snakes. However, I have not seen any.

Description

This part of the Brumley Nature Preserve and the nearby southern loop was a very generous gift from the Brumley family. Both sections are in Orange County, very close to Durham County and the Eno Fire Department.

The Brumley family purchased this tract of land, which was scheduled to be a housing development. After a very tragic accident with several Brumley members, along with George and Julia Brumley's passing, the Zeist Foundation sold the property to the Triangle Land Conservancy. Both sections of this preserve opened to the public in 2017.

Contacts

Shared By:

Kevin Rumsey

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 8 votes

#2703

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  4.4 from 8 votes
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Photos

Relaxing trail
Jul 6, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
View of a  Stony Creek
Jul 6, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
Pond
Jul 6, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC
Pond view
Oct 30, 2020 near Hillsbo…, NC
Stony Creek view
Oct 30, 2020 near Hillsbo…, NC
Small Footbridge
Jul 6, 2019 near Hillsbo…, NC

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