Durham County, North Carolina
358 hiking & walking trails · 1parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 8 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Durham County, North Carolina
Durham County is home to 358 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 8 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Durham County
Up to 201 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Durham County
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Sample Parks in Durham County
Sample Trails in Durham County
Curated Guides for Durham County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Durham County, North Carolina?
Yes — we have 358 mapped hiking and walking trails in Durham County, North Carolina, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Durham County, North Carolina?
Old Cole Mill Rd Trail near Durham is rated hard — the toughest classification among Durham County, North Carolina's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Durham County, North Carolina for families?
Al Buehler Trail near Durham is one of the best family picks in Durham County, North Carolina — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Durham County, North Carolina?
Each of the 358 trails in Durham County, North Carolina has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Durham County, North Carolina?
Durham County, North Carolina has 1 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Durham County, North Carolina?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Durham County, North Carolina right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Durham County, North Carolina?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across North Carolina for more options beyond Durham County, North Carolina.
Hiking guides for North Carolina
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Durham County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in North Carolina, Ranked
North Carolina's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichNorth Carolina's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten North Carolina trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in North Carolina
Ten gentle, well-marked North Carolina trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in North Carolina
North Carolina's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in North Carolina
Federal parks and recreation areas in North Carolina ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in North Carolina: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
North Carolina's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.