Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Carolina North Forest

Park

4.8(340 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 7 a.m.
Carolina North Forest

About

Woodland park at UNC with hiking trails. UNC north campus woodland covering 750 acres & offering a complex network of hiking trails.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Sunscreen, water, and snacks
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Carolina North Forest:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599, United States
  • 📞
    Phone
    (919) 883-8930
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    Hours
    Monday:7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
    Tuesday:7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
    Wednesday:7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
    Thursday:7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
    Friday:7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
    Saturday:6 a.m.–8 p.m.
    Sunday:7 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly hikes: Has kid-friendly hikes

Nearby

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