Uwharrie National Recreation Trail

Hike Name: Uwharrie National Recreation Trail Location: central NC Length: 21.5 Submitted by: David A. Hunt Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more North Carolina trail reviews North Carolina national parks North Carolina state parks
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Description
This is a good trail for beginners; the hike is moderate for the most part. The trail is quite strenuous, however where it climbs Dennis Mountain (near the southern trailhead) and where it climbs Dark Mountain (near the northern trailhead). There are two primitive campgrounds linked to the Uwharrie Trail by short spurs: West Morris Mountain Camp (northern part) and Yates Place Camp (southern part). The campgrounds have pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. The trail has some outstanding views in the winter (when the trees are bare), but beware of deer hunters.

Directions to Hike
From Uwharrie township on NC 109, take Ophir Road to Ophir and turn right on Flint Hill Road. Northern trailhead is about 3 miles on the right. To go to the southern trailhead, take River Road from 109 to NC 27/24. Turn left and go about 1 mile. Parking area is on the left. Another parking area is on NC 109 just south of the Uwharrie township (on the left as you head south)

Contact Information
Uwharrie Ranger District Office
Uwharrie National Forest
789 NC Hwy. 24/27 E.
Troy, NC 27371-9332

Uwharrie Trail Club:
www.uncg.edu/~sheriff/utc/

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