The Chapel Hill trails comprise of two area: Adams Preserve and Williams Tract.
Williams Tract is also known as Carolina North Forest. These trails comprise of a mix
doubletrack and singletrack. You can ride the doubletrack without riding much singletrack
and vise versa. I recommend printing out the map and take it with you. The singletrack is
designed to be technical in nature. The doubletrack is predominately smooth.
More info on Adam Preserve
More info on Carolina North Forest
These trails take a several days to dry after it rains.
Please take this into consideration when planning a ride.
Park Hours
The trails are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Fees There are no fees to ride here
Direction
There are several places to access the trails. The most popular parking area is Seawell Elementary School.
Parking is not allowed here during school hours. To get here from MLK Blvd, turn on Homestead.
Go 3/4 miles to Seawell School Rd. Turn left. Go 1.5 miles. The Parking area is the third one on the right.
Rules of the Trail
1. Be aware and considerate of other users.
2. Leave No Trace. Please don’t litter. Preserve what’s here for the benefit of future users! Trees, brush & grasses are not to be cut, painted, scarred, harvested or otherwise damaged.
3. No New Trails are to be blazed, cut or otherwise established. Unapproved structures & stunt features will be removed.
4. Signs, Advertisements or Notices will be removed. Unauthorized material can be claimed at the Land Management & Trail Information Office.
5. Don’t Block The Gates - The Forest Road network is for emergency use & land management operations.
6. No Motorized Vehicles - Motor vehicles (cars, trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain, off-road & utility vehicles) are not allowed in the Forest.
7. Trail Courtesies - Bikers must be aware of hikers & joggers. Hikers & joggers using bike trails must yield right-of-way to bikers.
8. Pets MUST be leashed. It's the law! Please clean up after your pet.
9. No Alcohol - Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the Forest.
10. This Area Is An Ecological & Wildlife Preserve. Hunting, trapping, fishing & gathering activities are not allowed. The removal or destruction of any object (animal, rock or artifact) is prohibited and is considered vandalism.
11. Camping is not permitted in the Forest.
12. No Fires or fireworks are allowed in the Forest.
12. Firearms are prohibited in the Forest, including air rifles & paint guns.
