How many hiking trails are there near Wake Forest?

Our directory lists 9 routes near Wake Forest, covering 334 km in total. Each one has a mapped route line, distance and elevation profile.

What is the best hike near Wake Forest?

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 10 ranks highest on our popularity score, which weighs terrain, scenery and how well the route is documented. Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 11 and Falls Lake Trail follow closely behind.

When is the best time to hike near Wake Forest?

Varies by region is the most reliable window overall. Higher routes open later and close earlier, so check the individual guide before travelling.

Are there easy hikes near Wake Forest?

Yes, 5 routes near Wake Forest are rated easy: modest distance, limited climbing and no technical ground. Filter by easy difficulty to see them all.

How far do you have to travel from Wake Forest to go hiking?

Everything on this page is within 40 km of the city centre, and the list is sorted so the closest and best-rated routes come first.

What is the closest hike to Wake Forest?

Long Leaf Trail is the nearest mapped route, about 8.5 km from the city centre.

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Hiking trails near Wake Forest

There are 9 mapped hiking routes within 40 km of Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States. Together they cover 334 kilometres of walking, with an average route length of 37.1 km and 817 m (2,680 ft) of climbing.

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Trails: 40 km
Search radius: 5
Easy routes: 8.5 km
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The spread is genuinely broad: 5 routes rated easy, 1 moderate and 3 hard or harder. The terrain that comes up most often is mountain, waterfall, lake.

The most reliable season overall is varies by region. Start with Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 10 or Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 11 if you want the highlights without a lot of research.

Trails within 40 km of Wake Forest

9 trails

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