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1,152 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
00:04:55
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
468 ft
Altitude min
489 ft
Altitude max
468 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
6.5%
Grade min
794 ft
Distance climb
358 ft
Distance flat
00:04:55
Avg time

Flat Tail Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brumley Nature Preserve
    Hillsborough, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #52681 in Hiking [+]
    • #177431 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #828 in Hiking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,819 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Triangle Land Conservancy

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Flat Tail Trail is a 1,152 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Hillsborough North Carolina. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Oct 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flat Tail Trail located?
      Flat Tail Trail is located in Brumley Nature Preserve, Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Brumley Nature Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.03206, -79.0511.
      ▼ How hard is Flat Tail Trail?
      Flat Tail Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flat Tail Trail?
      Flat Tail Trail has 20 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 468 ft to 489 ft.
      ▼ Is Flat Tail Trail a point to point trail?
      Flat Tail Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flat Tail Trail?
      Flat Tail Trail is 1,152 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flat Tail Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flat Tail Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Flat Tail Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flat Tail Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Flat Tail Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to hike Flat Tail Trail. The trail is 1,152 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flat Tail Trail?
      Flat Tail Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 342 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 365 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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