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Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council Trail

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This 2-mile natural surface trail weaves through a 358-acre preserve protected by Catawba Lands Conservancy. The trail is also located within the Girl Scouts’ Dale Earnhardt Environmental Leadership Campus at Oak Springs in Iredell County.
Trail Uses
Walking / hiking / running Mountain biking
Location
Statesville (NC)
Length
2.00 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Moderate
Motorized Vehicles
Not Permitted
Fees
No
Pets
Permitted on leash
Parking Spaces
10
Restrooms
No
Hours
Dawn - Dusk

Description

Nature enthusiasts will delight in this trail that leads through a NC State Significant Natural Heritage Site, which is an area of special biodiversity importance identified by the NC Natural Heritage Program. The intent of the program is to protect habitat for rare plant and animal species. 

This 2-mile natural surface trail is located on the Girl Scouts' Oak Springs Campus and is a beautiful place to hike or mountain bike. The Oak Springs Campus covers 673 acres and is a regional destination for Girl Scouts. The campus hosts camp activities and educational experiences for girls from Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Rowan, Stanly, Union, and York Counties. 

 

Other Information

An Imprint is an Impact. Please protect the trails. Don’t ride if the ground is muddy and be mindful when you hike in wet conditions.

Trail Manager

Visit the Catawba Lands Conservancy's website for more information or contact:

Catawba Lands Conservancy
Land Stewardship Director
2400 Park Road, Suite 1
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-342-3330 x1209
View website

Trail Tips

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Trailhead Information

Parking Address: Near 1763 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625 MAP

Trailhead Location: MAP

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