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Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve

4.8

• 1359 reviews

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Location

2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, 27518 (372.2 mi)

About

Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is a tranquil destination for nature lovers, offering diverse outdoor experiences. The preserve is home to a unique community of Eastern Hemlock trees and other mountain species. Visitors can enjoy 3 miles of mulched trails, scenic overlooks, and abundant birdwatching opportunities. The Stevens Nature Center provides engaging educational exhibits and programs for all ages. The park also features a children's nature trail, making it a great spot for families to explore and learn about nature.

What We Offer

Category

✓ Nature Adventures

✓ Hiking Trails

REVIEWS

Anjelica Rice

Mar 27, 2025

This is probably the best trail that my kids and myself has gone on. You really are surrounded by nature and all of its beauty. Please read the info about the copperhead snakes and safety.

*Be careful on the stairs*

Para Un Tiempo Como Este Rosaly Guzman

Aug 24, 2024

A hidden gem in Cary. We didn't know what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. Thus nature preserve is beautiful and educational. It is well maintained and have lots of features. It has a good parking design the park is wheelchair accessible. The park has a great educational building with information for all the family. Well signage trails with a thick tree canopy. Clean bathrooms and rest areas. Great option for a fun day!

Robin Mehera

Nov 18, 2024

Came here on a Sunday afternoon. It was a very nice park, big trail, area for little ones. Definitely recommend for families.

Parking lot was pretty open, but during peak hours I could see it filling up.

Melissa Lashua

Dec 19, 2023

We absolutely loved this nature preserve! The trails are great and so is the wild life! We had a buck run right across the in front of us, we also saw 2 doe's laying and eating away. It was calming and a nice chance to connect with nature there was a table the kids loved that had info about different animals and hides. The bathrooms are very nicely kept and the building is very pretty and filled with great information! We will be coming back in the spring!

Thurston Family

Apr 28, 2024

April 2024 - We love this place! It’s one of our favorite walking areas. There are well marked trails and in the spring/summer months there is a lot of shade, which we and our dogs appreciate.

My husband can have mobility issues, but he can navigate these trails without issue. There is a long set of stairs to the Swift Creek Trail, but once you are down the steps the trail is flat and part of it is on a boardwalk. There are lookout areas with benches, which is nice if you need to rest on the trip up/down the stairs.

We go during the week, so it’s never crowded and we’ve found other hikers to be very friendly on these trails, something we haven’t encountered on other trail hikes in the area.