🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Raleigh, NC

Trails, Streams & Forest Solitude

Lose yourself in pristine forest streams and winding trails where ancient woodlands reveal hidden waterfalls and peaceful solitude.

Day 1 — Uwharrie National Forest

🚗 4 hr 11 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Raleigh, NC → Uwharrie National Forest

1 hr 45 min8:00 AM → 9:45 AM

Uwharrie National Forest

★ 4.7

Escape into 50,000 acres of pristine wilderness where you can hike ancient trails, camp under the stars, and reconnect with nature just 90 minutes from Raleigh.

9:45 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch10:45 AM

Sweet Tee Grille

Fuel your weekend adventures with Southern comfort food and craft cocktails in a laid-back golf course atmosphere perfect for relaxing after outdoor activities.

★ 4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Uwharrie National Forest → Morrow Mountain State Park

22 min12:00 PM → 12:22 PM

Morrow Mountain State Park

★ 4.8

Hike the scenic ridgeline trail to the 70-foot stone tower atop Morrow Mountain for panoramic views of the Piedmont, then explore the lakeside trails and historic buildings while spotting white-tailed deer and native wildflowers.

12:22 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Morrow Mountain State Park → Zeno's Italian Restaurant

23 min5:00 PM → 5:23 PM

Zeno's Italian Restaurant

★ 4.3

Indulge in authentic handmade Italian pasta and wood-fired dishes in a charming countryside setting that transports you to Tuscany without leaving North Carolina.

5:23 PM📍 See location

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Drive

Zeno's Italian Restaurant → Raleigh, NC

1 hr 41 min6:23 PM → 8:04 PM

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