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A pretty trail that drops down to the Flat River


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0.7

Miles

1.1

KM

99%

Runnable

443' 135 m

High

377' 115 m

Low

3' 1 m

Up

68' 21 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek

You need to apply for and demonstrate a permit to park at and use the grounds. cnr.ncsu.edu/forest-permits…
You can only use Hill Forest on SUNDAYS during Deer Hunting Season (Blackpowder and Gun) Nov 2, 2019-Jan 2, 2020 and Turkey Hunting Season April 4- May 9, 2020.

Runner Notes

Good even trail

Description

Peeling off from B2 Fire Road , you drop down through forest until you enter a recently clear cut field with wildflowers. Reenter the forest and the road soon turns into a trail that heads down to a pretty spot on the Flat River. A river ford here takes you to the D1 Fire Road .

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Russell Hobart

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The Flat River by the rock-hop river crossing.
Aug 31, 2020 near Butner, NC
Rocky overlook to the Flat River
Sep 2, 2020 near Butner, NC
Hilly sections leading down to the river.
Aug 31, 2020 near Butner, NC

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