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Horton Grove Nature Preserve

4.8

• 114 reviews

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Location

7360 Jock Road, Bahama, NC, 27503 (347.0 mi)

About

Horton Grove Nature Preserve is a sprawling 708-acre haven with over eight miles of trails, including a family-friendly interpretive path. The preserve highlights the history of Black families once enslaved on this land, combining natural beauty with a powerful narrative of resilience and freedom.

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✓ Day & Weekend Trips

REVIEWS

Rebekah Carter

Dec 9, 2024

Great nature area north of Durham. Multiple trail options, none longer than 2 miles. Easy to combine multiple trails. Trails are well signed. Plenty of parking. I think I saw a port a potty at the historical site, but other than that no formal restrooms. The trails we've done have been easy & good for kids (& dogs).

Zach Sunderland

May 6, 2018

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.

Derek Chrisco

Feb 10, 2025

Nice mix of open field and woods, beautiful little pond on one loop. Saw lots of critters; deer, many types of birds, fish, etc. Really beautiful and peaceful hike.

Hal Sandick

Apr 21, 2022

Love this place. In a small area several different ecosystems, ie, separate hard wood and pine groves. Many types of flowers. Dwarf irises in early April.

Daniel Huckaby

Nov 1, 2021

Pretty nice place for easy hiking. There are some cool historical aspects to this place too