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205 mi 329 km of trail — 3 Featured Runs

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Featured Runs in Falls Lake State Recreation Area - 3

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The pond along the Sowell Trail in January 2015

#1

6.0 mi 9.6 km
Horton Grove Nature Pres…
 4
Butner, NC
View of Falls Lake after making a sharp right turn on MST past 2 houses

#2

7.6 mi 12.3 km
Jimmy Rogers Road Out-an…
 2
Gorman, NC
Creek crossing

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8.2 mi 13.1 km
Rolling View Marina View…
 1
Creedmoor, NC

Trails in Falls Lake State Recreation Area - 19

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0.7 mi 1.1 km
#1 Jordan Trail
Butner, NC
0.7 mi 1.1 km Butner, NC
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3.6 mi 5.7 km
#2 Falls Lake Trail - Section 1
Wake Forest, NC
3.6 mi 5.7 km Wake Forest, NC
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76.4 mi 122.9 km
#3 Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 10
Hillsborough, NC
76.4 mi 122.9 km Hillsborough, NC
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Mostly Dry - A few blow downs near highway 50
38 days ago
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3.4 mi 5.4 km
#4 Falls Lake Trail: Section 6
Wake Forest, NC
3.4 mi 5.4 km Wake Forest, NC
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0.7 mi 1.1 km
#5 Hidden Rocks Loop
Rolesville, NC
0.7 mi 1.1 km Rolesville, NC
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1.6 mi 2.5 km
#6 Justice Loop
Butner, NC
1.6 mi 2.5 km Butner, NC
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0.8 mi 1.2 km
#7 Sowell Trail
Butner, NC
0.8 mi 1.2 km Butner, NC
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1.1 mi 1.7 km
#8 The Gaunlet
Creedmoor, NC
1.1 mi 1.7 km Creedmoor, NC
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#9 Pyne Trail
Gorman, NC
1.4 mi 2.3 km Gorman, NC
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0.5 mi 0.8 km
#10 Pond Loop
Raleigh, NC
0.5 mi 0.8 km Raleigh, NC
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2.0 mi 3.3 km
#11 Road Closed Trail
Butner, NC
2.0 mi 3.3 km Butner, NC
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2.6 mi 4.2 km
#12 Falls Lake Trail - Section 2
Rolesville, NC
2.6 mi 4.2 km Rolesville, NC
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1.5 mi 2.4 km
#13 Falls Lake Trail - Section 5
Wake Forest, NC
1.5 mi 2.4 km Wake Forest, NC
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30.5 mi 49.1 km
#14 Neuse River Trail
Wake Forest, NC
30.5 mi 49.1 km Wake Forest, NC
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2.9 mi 4.6 km
#15 Falls Lake Trail - Section 4
Wake Forest, NC
2.9 mi 4.6 km Wake Forest, NC
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3.0 mi 4.8 km
#16 Falls Lake Trail Section 3
Wake Forest, NC
3.0 mi 4.8 km Wake Forest, NC
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0.7 mi 1.1 km
#17 Epps Forest Loop
Rolesville, NC
0.7 mi 1.1 km Rolesville, NC
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0.4 mi 0.6 km
#18 Cash Point Trail
Gorman, NC
0.4 mi 0.6 km Gorman, NC
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71.1 mi 114.5 km
#19 Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 11
Wake Forest, NC
71.1 mi 114.5 km Wake Forest, NC
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Photos of Falls Lake State Recreation Area - 45

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A snowy day in the meadow

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A snowy day in the meadow
 3
Gorman, NC
The entrance to the Gauntlet Fitness and Walking Trail is marked by this sign detailing the trail rules and regulations.

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The entrance to the Gauntlet Fitness and Walkin…
 3
Creedmoor, NC
Farm Pond in Wilkerson Nature Preserve.

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Farm Pond in Wilkerson Nature Preserve.
 3
Rolesville, NC
Rock outcrop along Hidden Rocks Loop.

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Rock outcrop along Hidden Rocks Loop.
 3
Rolesville, NC
This is "Earl the Burl".

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This is "Earl the Burl".
 3
Rolesville, NC
Sunset near Little Blowing Rock

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Sunset near Little Blowing Rock
 3
Gorman, NC
Fox tracks dotting the trail

#7

Fox tracks dotting the trail
 3
Gorman, NC
Old dock, and small waterfall

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Old dock, and small waterfall
 3
Gorman, NC

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