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🍂 Friends of Johnston County Parks 2026 Fall Hiking Challenge – Group Hike at Clemmons State Educational Forest 🍂🗺️ Location: Clemmons State Educational Forest
2256 Old U.S. Hwy 70, Clayton, NC 27520
📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Join the Friends of Johnston County Parks for a group hike to kick-off the 2026 JoCo Fall Hiking Challenge!
👣 We’ll start with the Talking Tree Trail (0.6 miles) – a well-maintained trail of packed dirt and gravel, perfect for all skill levels. 🌳✨
🗣️ After our guided hike, we'll gather for a brief update about trails in Johnston County, including plans and progress regarding parks and trails in JoCo and how you can get involved.
👉 For hikers who want a little more adventure we invite you to continue on with the Talking Rocks Trail (0.8 miles). This optional hike is also part of the Fall Hiking Challenge but will not be group-led.
📍 Meeting Spot: Please gather at the picnic shelter before the hike (signage will be in place).
🥾 Lace up your shoes, bring some water, and come enjoy the crisp fall air with us. Let’s hit the trail together!
🍁 About the Fall Hiking Challenge:
Explore Johnston County this fall and complete hikes at beautiful parks, preserves, and historic sites for a chance to win door prizes! The challenge runs October 1 – December 31, 2025 – the perfect season to enjoy the outdoors.
Participating Locations & Trails:
*Cole Plantation Loop – Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site (1.5 mi)
*Buffalo Creek Greenway – Smithfield (2.94 mi)
*Sam's Branch Greenway – Clayton (1.25 mi)
*Habitat-Diversity Trail – Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center (2 mi)
*Bootleggers Loop – Williamson Nature Preserve (1 mi)
*Flower Hill Trail – Flower Hill Nature Preserve (1 mi)
*Clayton Riverwalk on the Neuse – Clayton (4 mi)
*Talking Tree Trail – Clemmons State Educational Forest (0.6 mi)
*Talking Rocks Trail – Clemmons State Educational Forest (0.8 mi)
✅ Free to participate – no registration required.
📋 Submit this form after each hike you complete for a chance to win: https://forms.gle/Z6rFdWYD8wxpLcnr5
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