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Hart Trail

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  2. NC
  3. …Raleigh - Durham Metro Area
  4. Horton Grove Nature Preserve
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“A connector trail between two unique ecosystems. ”

Matthew Rutledge
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100%

Runnable

404' 123 m

High

373' 114 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

39' 12 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

5%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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

Description

The Hart Trail links the meadow complex on the Holman Loop to the mature woods and steep bluffs of the Justice Loop. Along the way, runners will experience multiple different habitats, including a mature hardwood forest, a riparian forest, and a savanna ecosystem.

Contacts

Local Club: Triangle Land Conservancy

Mar 24, 2026: TLC’s Eighth Public Preserve Nears Opening 

Mar 18, 2026: Triangle Land Conservancy Announces Two Conservation Easements in Chatham County 

Mar 11, 2026: Species Spotlight: Fig buttercup

Land Manager: TLC - Horton Grove Nature Preserve

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Matthew Rutledge
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  5.0 from 2 votes

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in Horton Grove Nature Preserve

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in Horton Grove Nature Pr…

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in North Carolina

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Dwarf irises in bloom mid April 2022
Apr 16, 2022 near Butner, NC

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