– Alamance Parks
In February 2021, Alamance Parks, The Conservation Fund, and Piedmont Land Conservancy announced the addition of 432 acres to the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area located in Snow Camp. The property, known as the Sizemore addition nearly doubled the size of the Natural Area, bringing it to roughly 1,000 acres of County-owned …
Will You Share your Wi-Fi to Help Alamance County Students and Families?
Our community is fighting back against the COVID-19 threat by staying home and staying apart. That means protecting ourselves and our neighbors by learning, studying and working from home. Having a reliable internet connection at home is something most of us …
CANE CREEK MOUNTAINS NATURAL AREA OPENS MAY 22, 2020 – BY RESERVATION ONLY
Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area opens to the public on May 22, 2020. The Pine Hill Trailhead is the first phase of development in the new park and includes 3.5 miles of trail. Hikers will enjoy rolling piedmont hills, abundant …
The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund has awarded Alamance County a $470,000 grant for the development of the Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area. The grant will fund the construction of an observation tower, trailhead, natural surface hiking trails, and camping facilities at the park.
The Cane Creek Mountains are located 8 …
Alamance Parks is pleased to recognize four new Champion Trees in Alamance County! The winners are:
New Species:
• Winged Elm, Ulmus alata, 249 points
• Black Oak, Quercus velutina, 206.75 points
• Shagbark Hickory, Carya ovata, 253.75 points
New Update:
• Yellow Poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera, 352.75 points
Champion Tree of Alamance County began in 2012 and …
Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 8am
Join us for a beautiful Trail Run along the banks of the Haw River
to benefit Special Olympics of Alamance County. This out and back course
will give you a tour of the Sellers Falls section of the Haw River and
Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The run will start and end in Red Slide …
Alamance
Parks Acquires Land to Expand Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area
Alamance Parks has acquired a third land tract in the Cane
Creek Mountains Natural Area. The Henderson-Dixon-Steele tract totals 152.5
acres bringing the total land acquired for the natural area to approximately
620 acres. This property once hosted the Pioneer Camp, a popular summer camp
for area …
Champion Tree of Alamance County is back! Alamance County is home to giant trees that have, against all odds, survived centuries of storms, pests, and development. These living monuments have cleaned our air, filtered our water and provided habitat for Piedmont wildlife over hundreds of years. From school grounds and city centers …
The question we are asked most this time of year is “When will the trout arrive?”. We are happy to announce that the pond is stocked and ready for fishing! There are approximately 1,300 lbs of trout, ranging from 2-5 pounds each.
Each year the trout arrive in late November/early December once the …
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the parks! The weather is crisp and cool and the changing leaves create beautiful scenery and photo opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy one of the many trails and outdoor recreation opportunities at Cedarock Park, the Pleasant Grove and Eli Whitney Community Centers, and along the Haw …