Trails
176 Millpond Road
Gatesville, NC 27938
252-357-1191
merchants.millpond@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.437105, -76.70158
November - February: 8am - 6pm
March and October: 8am - 8pm
April, May, September: 8am - 8pm
June - August: 8am -9pm
Closed Christmas Day
Visitor Center Hours
November – February
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
March – October
8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Temporary Closing of Coleman Trail
Coleman Trail will be temporary closed due to trail maintenance starting Monday December 16 2019.
Last updated on: Tuesday, December 10, 2019List of trails
Nine miles of trails with many varied habitats offer a place to stretch muscles left stiff from hours of canoeing. The Fire Road and a section of Lassiter Trail are open to bicyclists. Merchants Millpond is heavily infested with ticks during warm weather months; be cautious while hiking. Insect repellent may help prevent a tick bite and the possibility of disease. Tuck trousers into long socks and tuck a long-sleeved shirt into pants. Check often for ticks. Wear light colors so that ticks may be easily spotted and removed. For other tips, contact park staff.
Bennets Creek Trail
Location:
Description:
Surface:
Length:
2.00 miles
2.00 miles
Difficulty:
easy
easy
Blaze:
white blazes
white blazes
Camping Paddle Trail
Location:
Description:
Surface:
Length:
4.50 miles
one way
4.50 miles
one way
Difficulty:
moderate
moderate
Blaze:
Coleman Trail
Location:
Description:
The Merchants Millpond State Park TRACK Trail follows the Coleman Trail, an easy and flat 2 mile loop. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the forest while exploring the habitats that surround Merchants Millpond.
Surface:
Length:
2.00 miles
loop
2.00 miles
loop
Difficulty:
easy
easy
Blaze:
Cypress Point Trail
Location:
Description:
A self-guided interpretive trail, it provides beautiful views of the millpond.
Surface:
Length:
0.33 miles
0.33 miles
Difficulty:
easy
easy
Blaze:
white
white
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 - 10:00am