Occoneechee Mountain Trail - Hiking trail near Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States - Description
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| Name | Occoneechee Mountain Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Very Nice Intermediate Trail the highest point in Orange County. | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 2.0 miles / 3.2 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 250 feet / 76 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | ||
| Maximum Elevation | 867 feet / 264 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ | |
| Nearby Town | Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States | |
| Link | ||
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map | Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area Map |
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, at only 190 acres, is one of the smallest units in the North Carolina State Parks system. Its rewards, however, are immeasurable for the natural beauty offered amid one of the state’s biggest urban areas—the Triangle region of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.
To reach Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area from I-85, take exit 164. Turn right traveling north on Churton Street, and turn left at the next traffic light onto Mayo Street. At the next stop sign, turn left onto Orange Grove Road. Turn at the second right on to Virginia Cates Road, and follow the signs to the parking area.
| Latitude | 36.0619568446 degrees / 36° 3.717' / 36° 3' 43.04" |
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| Longitude | -79.1161108017 degrees / -79° 6.967' / -79° 6' 58.00" |
| Created by agmotes165 on 01/19/2010 |
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