Closures and policies for COVID-19
Posted on: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 - 11:37am |
Trails
Current status of park facilities
Hourly canoe rentals remain CLOSED. Canoe rentals are available for canoe-in campers only for 24-hour rentals.
The Classroom and Outdoor Classroom are not available for rentals at this time due to other operational needs for those facilities.
If you have any questions please call 252-357-1191.
Last updated on: Monday, January 24, 2022
Contact the park
252-357-1191
merchants.millpond@ncparks.gov
Address
Visitor center
176 Millpond Road
Gatesville, NC 27938
GPS: 36.4371, -76.7016
Hours
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- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to May:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- June to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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- November to February:
Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- March to October:
Open daily:
8:00am to 6:30pm
- Closed Christmas Day
List 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 hike
easy hike
Blaze:
white blazes
white blazes
Camping Paddle Trail
Location:
Description:
Surface:
Length:
4.50 miles
one way
4.50 miles
one way
Difficulty:
moderate hike
moderate hike
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 hike
easy hike
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 hike
easy hike
Blaze:
white
white
