The best hiking trails in Union County

location_on North Carolina · 9 Hiking Trails

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Union County, North Carolina. The Park Red Loop from Cane Creek Lake is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy and medium. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Crossing Paths Park Loop and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Flag Branch via Heritageand Red Trail. The longest trail is the Twelvemile Creek Trail at 12.8 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Crossing Paths Park Loop at 295 m. Get off line access to Water, Shop, Fastfood, and Shelter locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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