I was looking for a new trail to explore since the weather is warmed up and it's not freezing…read moreoutside. This park wasn't too far from where I live so I decided to check it out. It definitely needs some TLC but overall, it offers playground dog park, baseball basketball and restrooms. I wasn't crazy over the trails so I decided to skip it and I'm gonna continue my search looking for other parks that I feel like I feel more fit what I'm looking for. The signage and overall vibe of the park could use some updating.

Decently large and well-maintained park near Carrboro. There are a few small hiking trails but they…read moreare a bit overgrown. Nice, new tennis courts are available, and a couple small playgrounds, but not much else. You can fish in the lake, but it's small and murky. Beautiful nature but if you're looking for trails, try elsewhere!

You can park at the lower or upper access, I recommend parking at the upper if you aren't paddling…read more It is about a two mile walk that doesn't loop. The trail is very sandy in some parts so be prepared for that, I also recommend wearing bug spray. We had a blast walking out onto the rocks. You can also play in the river, bring a picnic or go fishing.

Went to go fishing with my son. There is a playground nearby, plenty of parking, and nice walking…read moretrails. Would come back to try to disk golf course.

A historic nature wonderland. This Alamance County park has hiking trails, disc golf, playground,…read morehistoric buildings, picnic shelters, visitor center, sand volleyball, outdoor basketball, historical homes and farm buildings, farm animals, and wildlife. Great history!

Excellent for getting a trail in the woods experience conveniently in the city. The community…read morecenter off Estes is currently closed so no bathrooms. Well maintained and we'll used.

Park your car by the community center and try to get here during day light! Its really hard to…read morenavigate through the woods that don't have any source of lighting or reflection on the trail. Moderate difficulty.

Saw this hiking trail on instagram and couldn't wait to explore it! Plenty of parking, and a nasty…read morebathroom without a sink. Use the bathroom before you come. The hike is hard! There are so many rocks and a steep incline. It took us about 1.5 hours to complete the hike and we had small children with us. Once you make it to the lookout it's stunning! You have to climb a ton of stairs but it's worth it.

Trails are amazing. The original trails at the Pine Hill Trailhead were awesome enough, but the…read morenew trails just down the road at the Oak Hill Trailhead are just has great. The map doesn't how it, but the trails do connect to give the option of hiking from one tailhead to the other. There are 4 campsites at the Pine Hill Trailhead area. I car-camped for one night recently and really enjoyed it. Before you camp here, you should know ahead of time that there are no showers or plumbing restrooms or vending machines. The restroom is non-plumbing as has no running water. However, there is a very nice water-pump on the other side of the parking lot from where the restroom is. This is a very rough-in-it campground, at least for now. There are nice tent-pads, fire pits, and picnic tables at all spots except #4. At this spot there is only parking and the tent would go directly on the ground. Sites 1, 2, and 4 have room for smaller camping vehicles. Site 3 has a pretty small parking area with room for 1, or maybe 2 vehicles if they are both small. A camper-van would fit but nothing bigger. Each campsite has a little distance of woods between them so there is some privacy. A walk from the campsites to the restroom at the parking area is necessary, but you can drive to it during the night easy enough. I just had to take the front windshield privacy visor out. There are no lights anywhere except what you bring for yourself, so it is pitch-dark at night. If you are OK with this type of camping and are looking for great hiking and quiet and relaxation, you should love it. If you need plumbing and lights or other amenities, this site is not for you. So don't forget to bring water or a container for the pump, a cooler for drinks and snacks, and a flashlight!

The greenway is not an area where you'd forget that your surroundings are urban, but there are…read moreminimal road crossings for the slightly over 2 miles that it runs, and the environs are pleasant. It is generally wide enough to accommodate the runners and occasional bikers that share the space. I prefer the NC state forest for a wilder experience or the botanical garden for a more manicured setting, but the greenway is an asset to its immediate surroundings.

This is such a beautiful greenway! You can enter from the start of the Tanyard Branch Trail,…read moreUmstead Park, or a variety of other entrances the further you get into the trail. North Carolina does it right with beautiful greenways that are clearly marked, well paved, and lush with nature. Bolin Creek is no different - I loved the multiple access points to the water, to playgrounds, to different shopping plazas. This trail is safe for children and folks with different accessibility needs too.

Beautiful playground! lots of fun here for all ages, from disc golf to a lovely walk. Will come…read moreback for sure

Rock Ridge Park is a great little park hidden away off the main highway. It's a community nature…read morepark on land donated by a nearby business. Although it's still being developed, the park offers a nice paved walking path (and a natural path) that winds through the wooded area. There's a small playground (made out of natural wood materials ) for the younger kids and an outdoor amphitheater and a small picnic shelter, and all along the path are benches available to sit and watch the surrounding activity, if that's your preference. I also saw the frames for the short zipline, but am not sure when or if it's operating. Dogs are allowed on the paths, and there a plenty of stations available to pick up after your furry friend, and future plans appear to include a dog park, disc golf that's under construction, an open field and bike trails. It was pretty quiet the day I was there, early in the morning before the heat kicked in, so I had plenty of time to explore. Although it's in a wooded area, the trees are cut back from the path leaving plenty of room to walk. That's going to be useful as more people find this place and take advantage of all it offers.

Visited on a weekday morning in November and we were 1 of 2 cars in the entire parking lot. We took…read morea short hike along the river by going under the overpass. It's a bit loud with all the vehicles going over the bridge, but quieted down the further we walked. The trail had a few downed trees to hop over. After about 20 minutes we didn't even see a defined trail anymore so we turned around, but that was plenty for us trying to walk with a toddler. We only saw one other person on our walk, and he was just relaxing by the river, so this is a nice spot to just bring some chairs and hang out. There's also a kayak put in right off the parking lot.