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Hiking in Piedmont: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 3 hiking trails in Piedmont by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Piedmont

Hiking trails in Piedmont

3 trails

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Allowed on 1 of our 3 trails, to be confirmed for 2 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 3 trails in Piedmont; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Piedmont?

We list 3: 2 easy and 1 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Piedmont?

Among the 2 easy trails, start with Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge (2.4 km, 45 min) and Tar River (10.1 km, 2 hr 15 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Piedmont?

Dogs are allowed on 1 of our 3 trails, including Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. For 2 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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