Horton Grove Nature Preserve

Benjamin Williams
Nov 26, 2018 5

I Don't
Apr 20, 2019 3

dale fluke
Apr 22, 2019 4

John Dinyari
Apr 20, 2019 5

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Feb 21, 2019 5

Fortuitous Capture Fortuitous Capture
Oct 5, 2019 4

Robert Ullrich
Sep 20, 2019 5

Kevin Rumsey
Oct 19, 2019 5

dawn hymel
Jan 31, 2020 5

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.

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.

Christopher Boyce
Jan 1, 2015 4

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.

Suzette Roach
Jun 27, 2020 5

Amanda Canter
Jul 11, 2020 5

Juan Disla
Aug 27, 2020 5