EXPLORING HEMLOCK BLUFFS NATURE PRESERVE IN CARY, NC

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Being the middle of winter most of the trees were bare of course, but just getting outside in nature, breathing in that crisp fresh air,

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and stretching our legs on the well maintained mulched trails as we wandered through the forest was a lovely way to spend an hour!

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Beech Tree Cove Trail (0.9 Mile)

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Chestnut Oak Loop Trail (1.2 Miles)

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So if you’re looking for free things to do in Raleigh and to get your kids out of the house on some nature trails in Cary that are well maintained,

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mostly flat with some small elevations, and minimal stairs, don’t miss Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve!

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Quick Facts:

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EXPLORING HEMLOCK BLUFFS NATURE PRESERVE IN CARY, NC

Being the middle of winter most of the trees were bare of course, but just getting outside in nature, breathing in that crisp fresh air,

and stretching our legs on the well maintained mulched trails as we wandered through the forest was a lovely way to spend an hour!

Beech Tree Cove Trail (0.9 Mile)

Beech Tree Cove is an easy 0.9 mile mulched trail and is generally flat with a few small inclines and is stroller accessible if you have young kiddies – there is an optional 41 set of stairs at the end down to a second overlook.

Chestnut Oak Loop Trail (1.2 Miles)

the 1.2 mile Chestnut Oak Loop Trail which winds through the upland forest with ridges, ravines and creeks.

So if you’re looking for free things to do in Raleigh and to get your kids out of the house on some nature trails in Cary that are well maintained,

Swift Creek Loop Trail (0.8 Mile)

mostly flat with some small elevations, and minimal stairs, don’t miss Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve!

Quick Facts:

Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at sunset.

Bicycles, skateboards, roller-blades, motorized vehicles, and horses are not permitted on the trails.

Pets must be on a 6 foot leash. Cary ordinances require that you clean up after your pet.

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