Gavin Young
Oct 4, 2021 5

Samantha Cullifer
Feb 28, 2021 5

Mark Easley
Feb 20, 2021 5

Gwendolyn Myshrall
Nov 27, 2021 5

I love being able to hike and explore places of historical significance. This place is so neat. There are several trails throughout the reserve that used to belong to Historic Stagville. Each trail is named after an enslaved family that lived on the plantation and kiosks through the reserve tell you about the families and wildlife within the reserve. The trails are well marked and maintained and you have the option to combine many of them to extend the hike if you wish. The terrain is pretty flat throughout so it would be a nice excursion for the whole family.

Crystal Willett
Jan 13, 2021 5

Tyler Cooper
Nov 24, 2020 5

Luke Smith
Sep 27, 2020 5

Zach Sunderland
May 6, 2018 4

Come for the history, stay for the hiking. The historic site is very well preserved and maintained, access to the park is free but limited without being part of the tour. If you want to see inside the structures you’ll have to go with a guide. Signage is a bit dilapidated so brush up on history beforehand. Parking is plentiful and this place has never been crowded while I’ve been there. Dogs are welcome. Very easy hiking so a good place if you want to bring kiddos. Lots of ticks so check yourself afterwards. Hiking is fairly extensive and well maintained for what it is.

Justin P
Apr 12, 2017 5

Horton Grove is a beautiful nature preserve in northern Durham County near the community of Bahama, protected by Triangle Land Conservancy, a private non-profit dedicated to protecting land around the Triangle region. Once part of the 30,000-acre Stagville Plantation, Horton Grove protects much of the former agricultural land that has mostly reverted to forest. TLC maintains an open meadow area on the preserve through controlled burns. With around eight miles of trails, it's a great place for a hike or to take the dog for a walk. We visited in early April and there were a lot of wildflowers blooming along the forest floor. And unlike more popular hiking spots like Eno River, I think we only saw one other person the entire time we were here.

Juan Disla
Aug 27, 2020 5

Amanda Canter
Jul 11, 2020 5

Suzette Roach
Jun 27, 2020 5

Christopher Boyce
Jan 1, 2015 4

Zach Sunderland
May 6, 2018 4

Come for the history, stay for the hiking. The historic site is very well preserved and maintained, access to the park is free but limited without being part of the tour. If you want to see inside the structures you’ll have to go with a guide. Signage is a bit dilapidated so brush up on history beforehand. Parking is plentiful and this place has never been crowded while I’ve been there. Dogs are welcome. Very easy hiking so a good place if you want to bring kiddos. Lots of ticks so check yourself afterwards. Hiking is fairly extensive and well maintained for what it is.

Bob Johnson
Feb 10, 2020 5

Another homerun by TLC! Nice, out of the way trail access with ample parking, easy trails, and great nature viewing/bathing. The parking area is right at the big field. They burn it regularly and encourage plants that local flora and fauna like, such as milkweed for the monarchs. On a warm late afternoon you can see all kinds of bugs and birds and critters. Nice observation deck in the middle of the field. A few miles of trails circumnavigate the land, allowing a not too technical 5K run, or relatively easy walking. Trails get a little squishy down near the creeks when its rained recently, but not that bad. Highly recommended.

dawn hymel
Jan 31, 2020 5