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Choose-your-own-trail adventure at the North Carolina Arboretum

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Two bikers on a dirt trail ride toward the camera. Two hikers consult a trail map. Two hikers stand in a forest of red and orange trees.

The Arboretum also offers hands-on Adult Education classes year-round.

Photos provided by The North Carolina Arboretum

You may know The North Carolina Arboretum for its famous sculpted gardens or award-winning bonsai exhibitions, but did you know the 434-acre campus also features 10 miles of manicured walking paths + 13 unique trails?

From immersive forest journeys and casual garden strolls to bike rides and challenging hikes, these routes offer a wide range of experiences for all levels of accessibility and physical ability.

Bonus: Most trails start or end at an idyllic destination (we’re partial to Willow Pond).

View trails + find your pace

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