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Hike the Falls Lake Trail, Raleigh
Dayhike
Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1 day
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

General Location: Triangle, Wake County, north of Raleigh

Length:  6 miles

Difficulty:  Moderate

Kid Friendly?  Yes, if child can hike six miles

Contact:  Sean Higgins, Education Manager, NC State Parks; 919-715-0047; sean.higgins@ncdenr.gov

Meeting Place:  12700 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh at Falls Lake State Recreation Area’s Yorkshire Administrative Office

Description:  Explore a 6-mile section of the MST which now runs 43 miles along Falls Lake. We’ll spot wildlife, cross creeks, and enjoy lake views on this park ranger led hike. We’ll head east from the end of Bayleaf Church Road, and a shuttle vehicle will bring us back to the trailhead. Preregistration required. Please contact Sean Higgins (see info above) to sign up.

What to Bring:  Water, snacks, good hiking shoes.

Organized By:  NC Division of State Parks

 

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