Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area
Pick a woodland trail near Snow Camp, from a gentle creek walk to a more demanding climb.
Snow Camp area, Alamance County
Explore interconnected woodland hiking routes from three trailheads. Trail difficulty varies: the one-mile Varnals Creek loop is described by the county as easy, while the 2.6-mile Lark Loop is strenuous. Download the official map before choosing a route.
Trailheads:
Pine Hill — 5075 Bass Mountain Road.
Oak Hill — 5545 Bass Mountain Road.
Peach Orchard — 5706 Mt Hermon Rock Creek Road.
All use Snow Camp, NC 27349 addresses.
The county lists September–October hours of 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Hours change seasonally, and the park closes on Christmas Day. Follow posted entrance hours and current park notices. Keep pets on a leash; trail riding by bicycle or horse is prohibited.
Plan your visit: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/outdoors-2/cane-creek-mountains-natural-area/location-hours-rules/
Trail descriptions and map: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/outdoors-2/cane-creek-mountains-natural-area/cane-creek-mountains-natural-area-activities/
Current notices: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/
Source details checked September 15, 2026.
Overnight camping
Four primitive tent campsites can be reserved. RVs and campers are prohibited. Use Pine Hill, 5075 Bass Mountain Road; confirm the reserved site on the county map. Restrooms are about one-tenth mile away. Maximum stay: three nights per week.
Reserve: https://alamance.recdesk.com/
Camping information: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/camping-2/
Reservation questions: 336-229-2410. Reserved nights run from 3 p.m. to 10 a.m.; park gates lock at the posted closing time with no entry or exit afterward. Confirm seasonal hours before traveling. Camping details checked September 15, 2026.
Snow Camp area, Alamance County
Explore interconnected woodland hiking routes from three trailheads. Trail difficulty varies: the one-mile Varnals Creek loop is described by the county as easy, while the 2.6-mile Lark Loop is strenuous. Download the official map before choosing a route.
Trailheads:
Pine Hill — 5075 Bass Mountain Road.
Oak Hill — 5545 Bass Mountain Road.
Peach Orchard — 5706 Mt Hermon Rock Creek Road.
All use Snow Camp, NC 27349 addresses.
The county lists September–October hours of 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Hours change seasonally, and the park closes on Christmas Day. Follow posted entrance hours and current park notices. Keep pets on a leash; trail riding by bicycle or horse is prohibited.
Plan your visit: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/outdoors-2/cane-creek-mountains-natural-area/location-hours-rules/
Trail descriptions and map: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/outdoors-2/cane-creek-mountains-natural-area/cane-creek-mountains-natural-area-activities/
Current notices: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/
Source details checked September 15, 2026.
Overnight camping
Four primitive tent campsites can be reserved. RVs and campers are prohibited. Use Pine Hill, 5075 Bass Mountain Road; confirm the reserved site on the county map. Restrooms are about one-tenth mile away. Maximum stay: three nights per week.
Reserve: https://alamance.recdesk.com/
Camping information: https://parks.alamancecountync.gov/camping-2/
Reservation questions: 336-229-2410. Reserved nights run from 3 p.m. to 10 a.m.; park gates lock at the posted closing time with no entry or exit afterward. Confirm seasonal hours before traveling. Camping details checked September 15, 2026.