GetHiking! at de Hart Botanical Garden/Optional Strawberry Picking

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These gardens were started by Allen de Hart and his wife in 1963 on a site near Louisburg. The 91 acre gardens were donated to Louisburg College in 2012 where he was a professor for many years. He is very involved with the Mountains-to-Sea trail and wrote a guide book. The only comprehensive guide to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Allen de Hart's book allows hikers to hit the trail with confidence.
This hike is not for the mileage as it is a combined distance of 3.2. But rather a chance to enjoy a calm, meditative break with friends or alone on the meandering paths. Prominent areas of Paleozoic granite, deciduous and evergreen forests, natural springs and streams with cascading sections, 1.5-acre lake, and more than 375 flora species and 100 fauna species. Considerable number of flora species unidentified. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Bring a picnic, your camera and your Mom. After all it's Mother's day and what Mom doesn't like flowers.