Hiking

From NCDogFacts

There are plenty of options in the area for hiking including a few state parks and botanical gardens.

Contents 1 Umstead State Park 2 Eno River State Park 3 Raven Rock State Park 4 Duke Gardens 5 Little River Regional Park, Durham NC 6 Dog Hiking/Walking Groups

Umstead State Park

• W B Umstead park includes 5,579 acres and 20 miles of hiking trails along with a network of horse and cycling trails. Bikes are not allowed on the hiking trails. The horse / cycling trails look like typical dirt roads and for cycling require at least a hybrid type tire.
• Reedy Creek winds through the park and there is an old mill stone left along one of the hiking trails. The park is extensively used and is surrounded by an airport and developed residential and business areas so you likely won't feel like you're "out there". Still it is well worth the visit, especially if you're a Triangle area resident.
• I've visited Umstead with my dog, Dixie several times and she loves to splash in the creek and hike the trails.
• Park Hours
  • November - February, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • March and October, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • April, May, September, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • June - August, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  • Closed Christmas Day
• References
  • ncparks.gov
  • Address: 8801 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Office Phone: (919) 571-4170
  • EMail
  • Maps and Directions

Eno River State Park

• Eno offers 24 miles of hiking trails mostly right along the river. The park includes the Cole Mill, and Few's Ford areas. Dogs need to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
• Images (12/31/2007)
  • Eno River Images

• References
  • ncparks.gov
  • Address: 6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC 27705-9275
  • Office Phone: 919-383-1686
  • EMail
  • Maps and Directions
    • Eastern Section, including Cole Mill.
    • Western Section, including Few's Ford.
  • Park Hours

Raven Rock State Park

• Raven Rock state park offers miles of hiking trails with plenty of inspiring scenery. The 4,667 acre park sits along side the Cape Fear River. Dogs need to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
• Images (12/31/2007)
  • Raven Rock Images
• References
  • ncparks.gov
  • Address: 3009 Raven Rock Road, Lillington, NC 27546
  • Office Phone: (910) 893-4888
  • Maps and Directions
  • Google Map
  • EMail
  • Park Hours

Duke Gardens

Sarah P. Duke Gardens
426 Anderson Street
Box 90341
Duke University
Durham, NC 27708-0341

Duke Gardens sits on several acres on Duke Campus with easy access for visitors whether you’re walking over at lunch time or driving. There are easy gravel paths that meander all over the garden and add to the garden’s charm.

• Directions
• Email
• Phone: 919-684-3698
• Duke Garden Website
• Pictures

Little River Regional Park, Durham NC

• Web Site
• Map (JPEG)
• Park Office Number - (919)732-5505
• Park Hours:
  • May–Sept:7:00 am–Dusk, Oct–April:8:00 am–Dusk
  • Closed Christmas Eve and Day and New Years Day
• Images from a hiking trip on March 15th 2008.

Dog Hiking/Walking Groups

• Trailhounds in Raleigh