Hidden gems: Hiking areas in Durham

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Durham. This list contains 4 places from Hiking area category.

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Pump Station Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 One of my favorite trails! Not too crowded and right next to the river.
4.80 (91 reviews) (~8.96 km from centre)
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Duke Forest - Shepherd Nature Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Its an easy trail, quite to where I used to stay while at Duke. Have walked and cycled here. Just be careful not to disturb sensitive ecological studies that are at times being undertaken here and notices are put up. There are multiple entries and exits. So quite flexible.
4.60 (59 reviews) (~6.73 km from centre)
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Duke Forest - Couch Mountain
Hiking area
👍👍 nice lil hike. walking is walking. This is no rocky mountains but it's certainly a hill in a forest
4.60 (8 reviews) (~9.34 km from centre)
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American Tobacco Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 A rail-to-trail project that runs 22.6 miles (36.4km) through Durham, Chatham, and Wake counties. Pathways are well maintained, suitable for many outdoor activities (ex. walk, run, bike, longboard, roller-blade). Although there are some water fountains along the path, it's recommended to bring your...
4.50 (84 reviews) (~0.79 km from centre)
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