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Posted on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:22pm |
Trails
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
