These trails are usually pretty crowded and a bit overridden. Nevertheless, you probably won't find this much single track anywhere else in the Triangle. To get to my favorite section, enter from the school parking lot, go straight on the wide trails and after about a third of a mile there will be a trail on the right. Get ready for some fast and narrow single track. Most of this section is only about four inches wider than your handlebars. A little lean to the left or right and it will seem like you're a downhill ski slalomer hugging the turns and knocking over those stiff poles (except in this case the stiff poles are young skinny pine trees). There are countless miles of trails out here so take a buddy and don't get lost!
 | Crazy Little Loop |  | 0 mi |
| Crow Branch Overlook Loop | | 2.2 mi |
 | Jedi Spur |  | 0.2 mi |
| Nature Observation Trail | | 0.9 mi |
| Number 5 | | 0.2 mi |
| Occoneechee Loop | | 1.8 mi |
| The Glade | | 0.1 mi |
If you like rock and root torture, and hate good, fast flow this is the trail for you. Railroad side isn't the worst for some casual riding, but Occoneechee Loop is terrible. I can appreciate some rocks and roots as much as the next guy but not when the whole trail is absolutely covered in them. There's little to no good downhill that wasn't ruined by constant jarring, and just when you think there might be, there's a sharp turn that you can't even enter fast because gnarly roots are in the way, then uphill or more roots to ruin the flow. I think there are some better trails somewhere in CNF, but the Occoneechee Loop was terrible enough to make me go back to the truck and drive to Hog Run for a decent ride.
| ThankThis was always my favorite trail here! Fast and twisty through the trees.
| ThankThis trail system really has little going for it. The green trails are really roads and the blue trails are really very green singletrack. The singletrack isn't particularly interesting, although it is nice that this bit of forest sits within town. That said, I almost gave this a mere one star as there's not much to recommend it other than accessibility and a few trees in town.
| ThankI've ridden these trails many time over the last few years. Yesterday I noticed that the roots, that are everywhere on the trail, have gotten much more pronounced. This may be due to some recent sever weather. It's was a bit painful in a few areas.
| ThankI only rode the Crow Branch Overlook Loop, about 3 & 1/3 miles, but I will be back to explore more of this system. After reviewing the map at the trailhead, I found the waypoints/blazes pretty easy to follow. I was surprised (pleasantly) at the amount of climbing for the area; I though it would be flatter. As has been mentioned before, there's a lot of winding through the pines. A good bit of this loop is pretty easy, but with some rocky, somewhat technical sections. A good balance for a good ride!
| ThankTough climbs and very technical. But still a lot of fun!
| ThankIt is a great place but for me it was kind of hard to navigate around.
| ThankEh...I love that it says 10 miles...10 miles based on what?? You could get 3 miles or you could get 20 miles out of this thing depending on what routes you take and whether or not you end up backtracking several times. Nothing is really marked besides these random little arrows, which make no sense since the entire system is multi-directional. It's basically a make your own ride kind of deal. I always find it a bit frustrating because making up my own routes results in pauses in my workout where I'm stopping and looking around to pick a direction. I'd say it's nice for a random ride to try something new, but overall not a great trail system until they get better signage out there. I tend to prefer the airport side (which is a great trail run btw) a little more than the high school side.
| ThankNot a bad place to ride, especially for an in-town trail. I rode the airport side, and enjoyed it.
Trails tend to be very twisty and rooty. There's very little climbing, and not many flowy places where you can push speed or ride berms. This makes for technical riding in many spots, and because there are so many turns/trees/roots, there are many opportunities for low-speed falls.
As has been noted, signage is bad...very easy to get lost in here if you don't be careful. The good news is that there is a fire road that most trails cross or lead back to, and it serves as a connector if you need to bail out and head back.
All that said, it's worth riding and there are miles and miles to cover if you want to make a day of it.
| ThankHaven't really ridden enough of the high school side to say too much about it, but what I did ride was alright. Lots of pedestrian traffic. Skills area was pretty good. Airport side (across the street) was entertaining enough, but nothing that's made me make the drive back out there. I will eventually though. It's worth a second shot. Needs more jumps and stuff though.
| ThankGradeated from Chapel Hill HS - class of 99. Nice trail, easy access - lots of interesting scenery and vantage points. Recommend.
| ThankA lot of fun and very convenient to get to. Somewhat primitive in terms of marking and trail construction, but there is a big variety of trail style. I'm definitely an amateur but I didn't have any problem with any of the sections I rode. All in all the trails are all a blast to ride, the scenery is nice, and there is enough trail to keep you occupied all day.
| ThankThe trails in this area are large not well marked but trails can be found in any skill level. The trails are broken North East to South West by train tracks and are broken by service roads in many places. This area is large and very tight and twisty, the lower levels can get quite muddy. The trails work their way around Bolin Creek. The trails are often confusing so take a map. Have fun, Take caution on some older wood bridges and jumps they are in bad shape.
| ThankI usually hit this trail system every time I'm in Chapel Hill. There is certainly fun to be had, with some decently flowy sections and technical challenges. Many of the trails are not built very well, unfortunately, and thus lack good flow and erode badly with rain. Most of the northshore style stunts have now rotted as well. Pity, as this place has the potential to be better.
| ThankTrail has it all, beginner to technical, with some North Shore stuff to push your limits if you are so inclined. Go early morning on the weekends to avoid family and dog walkers.
| Thanki know ive added stuff on this one before. i just wanted to get it out there that after my ride today i noticed a lot more pedestrian traffic on the trails. a bunch of different dog walkers that made me stop. not too big of a problem becausethe place is so big, but just be alert.
| ThankSweet singletrack indeed does describe these trails. Many little jumps for beginners or experts. Awesome ladders and so many ways to get around the trails. You can stay out all day or make a quick run because all the trails connect in some way.
| ThankSweet singletrack basically describes it. Many little jumps for beginners or experts. Awesome ladders and so many ways to get around the trails.
| Thankwow, there are so many tfrails. you can make runs that last all day. and the jumps and ladders.... crazy. they are ridicculous. good work whoever put them up... i'm sorry thati won't be riding them anytime soon. a bit too extreme foe me.
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