Latta Nature Preserve – Middle Trails

Saturday morning should be partly cloudy and around 70, so let’s hike some of my favorite middle trails at Latta Nature Preserve, north of Charlotte in Huntersville.

The plan is to hike a combination of three or four mostly wooded natural surface trails. Three are rated easy and one is moderate. We’ll start with the easy trails. Parts are equestrian trails that, although have a few hills, are pretty smooth and don’t have much in terms of roots. We’ll see Mountain Island Lake on both the south and north sides of the preserve and take a short break on the north side where we can see Wash Rock across the water for a nice picture. This portion will be 3.25 miles and will end back at the parking lot. Those who want to do the extra mile can access the moderate Beechwood Trail with many up and downhills and tree roots.

With attending this hike you agree to hike at your own risk and Charlotte Piedmont Hiking Club and its leaders are not liable for any injuries or mishaps.

Dogs on 6-foot leash welcome on this hike, as long as they are well behaved around horses (although I’ve never encountered any.)
Bring water and wear good walking shoes or hiking boots.

Before arriving at the parking lot you may want to use the restrooms in the Quest Nature Center near the entrance of the Nature Preserve.

Use the link in this event for the address.
You can also use:
6050 Sample Rd (this is an approximate address, but it should get you close)
Huntersville, NC 28078
Pass the Horse Trailer Lot on right and take the next right into Beechwood Trail parking lot