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Horton Grove Nature Preserve

4.8

Jock Rd
Bahama, NC 27503
Phone: (919) 908-8809
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Horton Grove Nature Preserve is Triangle Land Conservancy’s largest nature preserve at just over 708 acres, and is a mere 10 miles from downtown Durham. Once part of the historic Stagville Plantation, trails are named in honor of the families that long cared for the land.


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Photo of Robby Crownover Robby Crownover
Jul 2, 2024 5

One of my friends hosts a monthly "full moon hike" at Horton Grove. With him leading, we generally traverse 3-6 miles of trails at night with minimal artificial light. Trails are well marked and fairly even, easy for even a 70yo to navigate in the dark when being led by experienced hikers.

Photo of Tom Eagen Tom Eagen
Nov 21, 2023 5

I run all the TLC preserves, the MST and FLT along the Eno and Falls Lake, Umstead, Little River, Ellerbee and the ATT: Horton Grove is my favorite for a short 6 or 7 mile run. The trails are well groomed, no rocky or rooty sections, well shaded and wonderfully scenic in all seasons. Never crowded and often virtually empty on week days. Run the outer perimeter counter clockwise from the Great Barn, adding the Sowell Trail out around the pond. Always delightful.