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Harris
Lake County Park: Hog Run Trail
Description
Location: Southwestern Wake County
Miles: 7
Skill
Level: beginner to intermediate
Contact:
Park office (919) 387-4342 (call to see if trail is open)
Map
Park Hours and Fees
Directions
Rules
of the Trail
 Like Lake Crabtree Park,
Harris Lake's mountain bike trails are close to a lake,
made up of several loops that connect to a main trail,
and are managed by Wake County Parks. The breeze coming
across the water can be quite refreshing on a hot summer
day! The major loops here are signed as
"beginner", "intermediate" and
"advanced", and can be enjoyed by all skill
levels. A few optional "double black diamond"
loops have been added near the advanced section. This
trail has something for everyone, from the "just got
my first off-road bike" beginner to the more
seasoned rider, and all obstacles have optional
ride-arounds so that beginners and veterans can enjoy the
trails together. In short, this is just a good set of
single-track trails. Currently there is approximately 8
miles of bicycling trails.
The park is located in a flatter part of Wake County
so there aren't as many long or steep hills as some other
trails, but rest assured, the available terrain has been
used wisely. There are several log crossings, a couple of
whoopdee-doo sections and a few small bridges on the
trail.
Harris Lake County Park also has full amenities such
as restrooms, picnic shelters, play areas, Frisbee golf,
fishing locations and canoe rentals.
Check the Events calendar for upcoming races and
trail workdays at Harris Lake County Park.
Park Hours and
Fees
8:00 am to sunset, seven days a week. Hours
are posted at the gate, and on the phone answering
system. The park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas
Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Access to the park is free.
Directions
From Raleigh: Take 440 to US 1 South. Take US 1 12 miles
from beltline to exit 89 (New Hill - Holleman Rd). Take a left and go about 2.9
miles to the park entrance on the right. Go to the back of the park
and turn left into the parking area. The trailhead is
labeled "Hog Run Trail".
From Durham/Ch. Hill: Take 751 past New
Hill and over US 1 (Note: road changes name a few times,
just keep on keepin' on). After
crossing over US 1 go
about 2 miles to the park entrance. Go to the back of the
park and turn left into the parking area. The trailhead
is labeled "Hog Run Trail".
Rules
of the trails
*Trails are closed when wet. Call
the park office to check status.
* Gates are locked
at posted closing time, be off the trail ½ hour
before park closing.
* Wear a helmet
* Ride on
designated biking trails only.
* Be courteous to
other users.
* Don't litter.
This trail is not open for night riding
except under organized night ride events coordinated with
cycling clubs and park staff. Stay tuned to this site for
upcoming night rides.
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