Hampton Inn Henderson

Although open to hikers, users have reported that this route is geared more towards mountain biking. During hunting season (1 Sept - May 14) mountain bikers are only allowed on Sundays. Off season trails are open to mountain bikes daily.

Park up at the far end of the Preserve on Jock Rd. This is a dirt road off Old Oxford Hwy. Alternatively park at the first parking area closer to the Hwy and complete this lollipop like loop route in reverse. Start on the Horton Loop off the left, complete the loop near the start point but cross over Jock Road and bear right to join Peaks Loop trail. Bear left and the start of the Peaks Loop trail. Continue on Peaks trail until Walker trail is reached. Continue on Walker trail under it...

Park at the designated trailhead for the MST on the right hand side of Creedmoor Rd. There is parking for about 5/6 cars. If this pulloff is full, park on the left hand side of the road that has space for 2-3 cars. The trailhead for the start of this section is just behind. It bears downhill and then left to reach an information board and a sign indicating Falls Lake trail, foot traffic only. The trail begins following the shore line and views of the lake are visible through the trees. The...

Part of the ambitious North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail project to create a walking route from the Smokies to the Outer Banks. The Falls Lake Trail itself is a 60+ mile continuous footpath from Penny's Bend Nature Preserve in Durham County to Falls Lake Dam near Wake Forest. The trail passes along the southern lake shore of Falls Lake in Durham and Wake Counties through lands managed by NC State Park & Wildlife Resource Commission, Wake County Parks, and Army Corp of Engineers. ...