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Summary: There are many combinations of loop hikes you can put together here. The trails are not very well marked and the map can be confusing in some areas on the South Preserve. Longer loops can be put together if you hike on both the North and South Preserves. All trails begin from the parking area in front of the center. Make sure you hike the Lakeshore and Raccoon Run trails for good views of the lake and High Point City Lake Park. The trails at PEC pass through old homesites and young forests. Many of the areas were probably once old fields that were farmed and now the forest is replacing them. Don't miss the Kudzu patch at the intersection of the red and white trail. It's quite impressive. This area is a good place to hike to escape the city sounds of High Point and Greensboro. Trailhead: The Piedmont Environmental Center (PEC) is located in High Point, NC just South of Jamestown. From I-40 in Greensboro take the Wendover Avenue exit towards High Point. After approximately 4.5 miles come to an intersection with Penny Rd. Turn left on Penny Rd. and travel approximately 2 miles and the PEC will be on the left. (Lat:36.00429 Lon:-79.95387) Trail Guides for Piedmont Environmental Center Loop Hike: North Carolina Hiking Trails by Allen de Hart (Appalachian Mountain Club Books) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Piedmont Environmental Center, 336-883-8531 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tim Johnson, who has posted 15 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Tommy on 12/17/2007 I have been running for about 25 years. I looked forward to the day of getting off the roads and in a natural area. Recently Duke Energy treated the City of High Points Environmental Center trails with hazardous herbicides with no public notice or warning. The City of High Point from what I understand endorses this practice, it needs to be stopped. The herbicides are very hazardous to humans. See the site I created and please share this with other runners if you can. Also let the City of High Point know you want this practice stopped. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: North Carolina Hiking, North Carolina Trails, North Carolina Hikes, Guilford County Hiking, Guilford County Trails, Guilford County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
