Trail Run Project Logo

This trail winds along the west side of Florence Nature Preserve and is teeming with wildlife and spring wildflowers.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

81%

Runnable

3,369' 1,027 m

High

2,776' 846 m

Low

662' 202 m

Up

69' 21 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

36%

Max Grade (20°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The Florence Nature Preserve Red Trail intersects the Blue Trail at both ends, giving the runner a choice of direction. This trail is very steep in some sections, so runners should exercise caution. At approximately the midpoint of the Red Trail, the runner will intersect a side trail leading to Rattlesnake Knob, which offers a beautiful view of the Hickory Nut Gorge and is one of this area's hidden gems.

The Red Trail is the perfect place to go for a quiet and pleasant run in the woods, off the beaten path. This land is home to many special plants and wildlife, from pink and yellow ladyslippers to rare salamanders. Keep your eyes open and you never know what you might see!

Contacts

Land Manager: Conserving Carolina

Shared By:

Conserving Carolina

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 4 votes

#12141

Overall
  4.0 from 4 votes
5 Star
25%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
25%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#484

in North Carolina

#12,141

Overall
4 Views Last Month
88 Since Dec 23, 2019
Intermediate Intermediate

0%
25%
50%
25%
0%
0%

0 Comments

6,000 characters
6,000 characters

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

none
PrevNext
March 2025
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
      1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031     
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.