Little River Regional Park & Natural Area (36.162258, -78.970836)

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Little River Regional Park and Natural Area

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Counties: Orange & Durham
Acres: 391
Trails: 7 miles
Difficulty: Easy - moderate
Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM Nov - Feb
8 AM - 6 PM March & Oct
8 AM - 7 PM April & Sept
8 AM - 8 PM May - Aug
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, and Dec 24th & 25th

Overview
Little River Regional Park & Natural Area covers 391 acres off Guess Rd near the Orange/Durham county border. There are 7 miles of hiking trails and 7 miles of mountain bike trails. Ample parking, wide trails and a playground make this park family-friendly. Check the official page for a schedule of monthly park programs.

Trails
Ridge Trail (1.4 miles, moderate)
S. River Loop Trail (3.8 miles, moderate)
N. River Trail (0.8 mile, moderate)
Homestead Trail (0.2 mile, moderate)
Bird Trail (0.5 mile, easy)
Interpretive Loop Trail (0.25 mile, paved)


Wildlife
White-tailed deer, beavers, chipmunks, squirrels, raccoons, mink, fish, freshwater mussels, crayfish, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, songbirds, woodpeckers, hawks, owls, wild turkeys, blue-tailed skinks, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, and velvet ants.

Plant Life
Mushrooms, wildflowers, sumac, poison oak, poison ivy, oak, hickory, beech, and pine trees.

Landmarks
Law's farmhouse, corn crib, tobacco pack house, and remnants of a mill

External Links
Durham County's Official Site
Orange County's Official Site
Eno River Association

 


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