Beautiful and quiet mixed forest with lots of birds. I saw a water thrush on the riverbank the last time I was there. The trails are now very clearly marked with signs so if you remember the name or color of your trail you wont get lost. About 5 miles of trails total, with some steep terrain, but smooth and well maintained. No bathrooms or running water at the trailheads.

My family of four( 4 and 7 yr old) did the ENTIRE loop around in 2 hrs.. they hate me right now but I got some amazing pictures and even added a stone to the cairn obviously started by others like myself BLESSED BE & SLANGE!! I will be going back by myself or with friends next time... It was to. Long for the kiddos!!! Ooooops! Definitely going back before we PCS.

Cool representation of an ecosystem more akin to the western part of the state. Awesome views of the convergence of the Rocky and Deep rivers. Big trees and typically quiet. Definitely a must see.

Tucked away, a beautiful natural space. Trails lead to the confluence of the Deep and Rocky rivers. One of the few places you can actually see White Pines in the South (because of the water and north facing bluffs, its ALWAYS cooler than everywhere else!). Lots of diversity, great for herbalists and birders to see a wider variety in one trip.

Nice remote park. Some trails are steep and the river trail was a bit overgrown when I went but it still had a small path to follow. The trails crisscross a lot... I’d recommend taking a photo of the map at the parking area or downloading the map so you can follow the color coded trail markers.

This nature trail is excellent. The views of the river are beautiful. The trails can be a bit challenging for those who arent used to hiking, but they do give you a great workout. There are no restrooms, so I would recommend taking that into consideration. Otherwise, the trails are fantastic for hiking.

So beautiful. Nice trail improvements since our last visit (which admittedly couldve been a couple yrs ago. Happily this time all dogs were leashed! (Last time we visited there were folks with unleashed dogs, sadly.) No one except me and my family wore masks in close proximity, unfortunately. I reckon most hikers/walkers did not expect to encounter other people. :(

Beautiful place between two Rivers. From what I was told, the temperature is about 10 degrees cooler because its surrounded by water. This enables some plantlife to grow here that is not found in areas close by. I saw an abundance of Trout Lily as well as rhododendron and mountain laurel

They have added a new parking area and additional trails, now totaling about 7-8 miles. Was a bit wet in places but with record rainfall the last year was not bad and will soon dry completely. TLC has done a nice job of keeping the land as natural looking as possible while establishing a trail system for for a variety of different uses. Looking forward to seeing the rhododendrons blooming in May and being able to get on the lower trails along Rocky River... Great to have these areas being preserved for future generations. Thanks to TLC and Chatham County, as well as all other interested persons who have made this and other nature preserves possible.

This was a great hike. We drove from CH and hiked for a couple hours. Theres a great spot to hang a couple of hammocks by the river. Just be warned that the trails leading to and from the river are hilly. So maybe consider not bringing little ones unless you want to potentially carry them part way back to the parking lot. Its been really buggy on CH trails lately but this trail wasnt bad. Went on a week day and only saw 2 other couples. Perfect afternoon. Thanks Triangle Land Conservancy!

The trail markings are so much better than the last time we came here. People are here using the space, but not so many its crowded. It was a gorgeous day, so I was happy to have this place to go walk in the woods.

Multiple trails from the parking area are well-marked and maintained. Trails will intersect at different points which allows the visitor to extend the hike or return to the lot. There is a quick trail to a canoe drop-off point and launch area. Lookout points have benches. We liked the elevation changes and various White Pines towering into the canopy. There is an Eastern Ironwood tree along one of the paths. Look for it !

Great trails, nice parking area. I always end up somehow getting off my trail and on to some other, but the trails are short and intertwine, so I’m never off course for longer than 30 mins. (Plan 2-4 hrs here, in case you get on to a different trail)

Good walking trail even if it is raining. Very green. Nice overlook area to look out over the river. You can see all types of birds. A good place to sit and think about anything

Beautiful area. Clean and quiet. Trail runs beside the river. Been to Raven Rock also and White Pines is different in a good way.

Nice area was a hike, nice warm afternoon.

The trails are well marked and maintained this is a beautiful place to hike.

Naturehike sponsored by Grand trees of Chatham. Very knowledgeable guides. Open to anyone. Good company and a learning experience in a beautiful area at the confluence of the Deep And Rocky Rivers.

Pretty trails, some steep climbs and descents on the way to/from the rivers. Nice river views.

A most refreshing preserve. A unique ecosystem all on its own.Even during the summer the coolness embodies you. Easy trails and watch for gopher turtles they are a treasure.

If you are looking for a place to walk in Nature, this is one of the best in central North Carolina. I used to visit this area back in the 80s with family and friends long before it became the White Pines Nature Preserve. It used to be called the River Forks Area among locals of both Lee and Chatham Counties. There are several trails that wind through the Eastern White Pines at the upper elevations down to the Bottomland Hardwood Forest next to the Rocky and Deep Rivers and their confluence. The Eastern White Pines, which give this beautiful preserve its name are the eastern most population of this mountain species in North Carolina. There are several other mountain plants found here too. White-tailed Deer can be seen throughout the park, and if you visit during a weekday, are very quiet, and sit for 20 minutes of so, you might see a raccoon, or maybe more than one at once. Have seen Black Rat Snakes, Copperheads, Worm Snakes, and other snakes here on numerous occasions. While this is not a Wilderness, it is as good as it gets in this part of the state, and you certainly will be able to enjoy Nature here, and feel like you are getting away from asphalt, parking lots, concrete, and drywall.

Cool place. Gives you a nice Chatham county nature experience.

The trail leaving the new parking area thru the hardwood forest is spectacular, along the ridges above the Rocky River, then down to the river and to the confluence with the deep. Its a perfect walk in the woods.

Beautiful park but the trails arent well kept.

Beautiful scenery and trees!

Peaceful and beautiful! No facilities, but a lovely hiking spot. Dogs welcome.

Nice trail with bluffs and river views.

We enjoyed the walk on this freezing but clear day—no other humans around—saw some kestrels circling above the confluence of the 2ricers

River trail is great, dont bother with the overlook. Overall good place to hike. Access roads are gravel. Steep hills.

Nice, well marked and maintained trails. A nice, quiet, peaceful hike....

The best kept secret in the area. Please dont tell anyone.

Great place to hike. Lots of different well maintained trails. All are narrow footpaths with some elevation changes, great for even a beginning hiker but nothing suitable for a stroller or someone who uses a cane, for example. No facilities other than parking and a trail map.

Excellent trail system!

Great place to go hiking.

Well marked trails and a nice place to hike. Easy enough to get to using a map, but not many clear signs along the road. Gravel for the last mile too. Well maintained but could be rough for some low clearance vehicles.

Well marked trails, lovely scenery, and the rivers wont disappoint. For now its a quiet place but I dont think many people know about it.A bit hard to get to, but that makes the adventure all the more enjoyable.

I love what the Triangle Land Conservancy has done with this place. Good trails and not overly crowded. The canoe ramp that was recently put in is pretty handy too.

Beautiful well marked trails.

Great place to hike, where 2 rivers meet.

White Pines is a great nature preserve. Tucked in the confluence of the Deep and Rocky Rivers, with northerly facing slopes, a community of white pine trees has been able to reproduce here since the last ice age. There are numerous miles of well maintained trails and plenty of solitude. If youre anywhere nearby and want to get away from the world for a little while this is an excellent place to do it.

Pretty cool place to hike, it has a great canopy of leaves that really gives you shade for most of the trails we were on. Be mindful of ticks and mosquitoes, it wouldnt hurt to spray yourself with bug repellant.

Trails are well marked and easy to follow. Some trees down blocking the trails, but most are still passable.

Beautiful hiking trail. Awesome job by Triangle Land Conservancy. Highly recommend

Very nice trail system. Be prepared for bugs when near the water, bring plenty of water when its hot. Not all of the trails which have been recently cut are on the map yet.

Really cool place to get back to nature, stopped by for a quick walk definitely going to make plans to come back!!

Lovely nature preserve with a bunch of great wooded trails. I imagine they would be amazing on mountain bike, but we generally hike them. Not very good signage, but trust the GPS.

Great place to enjoy a peaceful hike and see some amazing views of the river. The trails are well marked and in good shape. Bring water, there are no facilities here.

I come here often to trail run and this year I was surprised to find that they have added a new parking lot and redesigned the trail system, adding a couple new trails. I read that the signage wasn’t good on another review and I couldn’t disagree more. Very clear signage but some of the trails can get a little faint in late fall when the leaves and pine straw fall due to low traffic. The trails have occasional markers and it is pretty hard to get lost here because your boxed in to the north and east with two rivers, a creek to the west and a road to the south. The geography of this place is really unique to the area with topography and plant life in certain parts of the preserve being reminiscent of a mountainous area. The new Rocky Bluffs Trail is a short half mile trail that runs through sandstone uplift and turns east to run parallel with the Rocky River a good 175 feet or more above the river. Swing a left on Schoolkids Trail(be aware, there is a white pine down across this junction, but you can easily step around) and go down a series of switchbacks that lead to the river. I have climbed this hill numerous times before the trail was created and it is quite impressive for central NC, with a gradient typically found in the western part of the state.That being said, I can appreciate the use of a wide switchback by whoever made the trail to help make the ascent/descent much more gentle. There are now a few options of loops you could do and two parking areas to start from. Before the new additions, I ran here this past January a few days after a snow. The east side of the preserve was completely dry and around 50 degrees while the north side was still completely snow covered and at least 15 degrees cooler. I ran a couple laps that day and each time it was just crazy, the drastic difference from one side to the other. The 5th star of my rating is for convenience and solitude as it is a gem so close to home and a great alternative to Umstead or Raven Rock if you’re looking to avoid seeing a lot of people. Thanks TLC!P.S. Beware of seed ticks if you come here in the summer months.

Lovely semi-exertive trails thru hilly wooded terrain. Great for dog walking. A real treasure.

The location is where two rivers meet and it is a small unique environment that is very reminiscent of the mountains. Even though the remnants of the hurricane were visible, it was a very nice hike.

Good uncrowded local spot for a hike or trail run. Good for walking dogs too, but very little water access for them to swim or drink.

River trail is the thing. Dont waste time and altitude on the overlook or white dear trail. Concentrate on the river trail for the 5 star experience. ( Overlook might actually be good when foliage had dropped. But in the summer? Nah)

So peaceful

Did a nice hike with the family. Great location but trails need to be maintained a little better. Will absolutely come back in the spring.

Lovely preserve. Highly recommend.

Very secluded, 4-5 trails. Liked that you are literally in the woods. Rocky trails with roots. Views of the river were not spectacular and few and far between.

A fantastic place to get away from the hectic world. I have yet to find a place in the are more peaceful and remote than this. Absolutely serene!

White Pines Nature Preserve is a Triangle Land Conservancy property in Chatham County about 8 miles south of Pittsboro. The area protects the steep bluffs at the confluence of the Deep and Rocky Rivers. These north-facing bluffs create a microclimate cooler than the surrounding Piedmont that supports a population of white pine outside its normal mountain habitat. There are about 3 miles of trails that loop throughout the preserve, providing visitors an opportunity to explore this special place. The Gilbert Yager trail makes a loop of about a mile through the southern part of the preserve and offers views of Deep River from high bluffs. The area is forested so the best views will be in the winter when the leaves are down. This trail also heads through an area where young white pines are growing. The White Pines Trail runs through the middle of the park and connects with the other trails. The River Trail leads down to the banks of Deep River and heads to the confluence and then along Rocky River. The best views of the rivers are from this trail. The School Kids loop is a short trail along Rocky River that leads to an old cable bridge. In the past, children had to cross the river on this bridge to go to school. Overall, this is a great little preserve and nice spot for an easy, relaxing hike. Its particularly nice in the summer when the preserve is a few degrees cooler than anywhere else around.

Had a great time walking the trails with family out here with in this secluded, peacfeul, gem of a place. Well be back!

Great hike! Love coming here!

Unique little park at the confluence of the rocky and deep rivers. Tall bluffs climb up from the wayet to a white pine forest. Rhododendrons and laurels here in the Piedmont.

If you want to walk alone in a quiet Forest, this is the place. Only sound I heard was a jet high above.

Nature preserve managed by the triangle land conservancy. The overall length of trails is rather short, but the stretches along the river are very nice.

Trails in good condition with nice view of both Rocky and Deep rivers.

A place you can walk and enjoy nature. There is not much infrastructure here, just trails and forest.

Great place! Great trails, some are 3mi long. Dog friendly

Nice place to walk. Take big spray.

Great place to hike with dogs.

Lovely place for a hike with your dog. Quite peaceful.

Lots of trail by the riverside. Most trails in good shape.

Dog friendly

Great place. River trail is the trail you would want to walk.

Little known beautiful trails for hiking to scenic overlooks of the Rocky River.

Great place for easy to moderate hiking.

Great walking trails

Nice trails at the deep and rock river fork.

Very lovely.

Best kept secret for hiking

So so pretty!!

This place is beautiful!

Beautiful, well maintained trails.

A hidden gem

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