Buck Spring Park

Old Cabin in the Woods
Buck Spring Park - Trail Map
Trailhead Sign at edge of the woods
Historic Cabins in the Park
Huge Swamp White Oak along the Trail
The Original Buck Spring (rock structure in hillside)
Split Oak Traal along the Trail
View from the Fishing Pier on Lake Gaston

217 Nathaniel Macon Dr.
Littleton, NC 27850
United States

TRACK Trail Details
Buck Springs Park sticker
Mileage: 1.00 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Dirt/Natural
Location Features
  • Restrooms
  • Playground
  • Picnic Tables
  • Fishing
  • Picnic Area
  • Shelter/Pavilion
  • Leashed Pets Allowed
  • Bike Trail
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Bug Out

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Types of Trees

It’s easy to get confused by all the tree species found in the forest. On this adventure, learn to identify a few of the common types of trees in the area.

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Nature's Hide & Seek - Bilingual

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Nature's Relationships

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

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Other / Park Program

From ranger-led hikes to fishing events, many TRACK Trail sites offer public programs. Submit your own adventure from a park program or Junior Ranger activity here!

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Nature's Hide & Seek

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

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Bug Out

Ready to investigate the world of creeping and crawling critters? On this adventure, recognize the differences between insects, spiders, and other arthropods.

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Nature's Relationships

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

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Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku, or Forest Bathing, is the act of being fully present in the woods. On this adventure, immersive yourself in nature by engaging all your senses.

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