Shepherd Nature Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Durham, North Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
trail running
walking
forest
river
views
wildlife
Shepherd Nature trail is a fairly new short 0.8 mile trail in Duke Forest. They have added nature facts signage recently. Good for a nature trip, can be combined with other fire road trails to increase the distance.
Clean and quiet
We had an easy, relaxing and fun family hike here on a nice summer day last July. One of many options in the large Duke Forest.
Easy, wide gravel trail in Duke Forest. Would be good for trail running and mountain biking too
wide open
It was a great to run in this trail!