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Big Lake – Sycamore Lake loop from Research Triangle

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Big Lake – Sycamore Lake loop from Research Triangle

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Big Lake – Sycamore Lake loop from Research Triangle

02:32

9.55km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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William B. Umstead State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.40 km

Big Lake

Lake

2.75 km

Big Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to take a break and enjoy this beautiful lake surrounded by trees, it's also a good place for bird watching.

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2.91 km

Big Lake Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is an enjoyable viewpoint over Great Lake, and turns out to be a pleasant complement to the natural landscape.

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3.06 km

Big Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to take a break and enjoy this beautiful lake surrounded by trees, it's also a good place for bird watching.

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4.13 km

Sycamore Lake

Highlight • Lake

A popular manmade lake for fishing, paddling, and swimming. Big Lake, another popular manmade lake in the park, flows into Pots Branch Creek which then flows to Sycamore Lake.

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4.79 km

Sycamore Lake Dam

Highlight • Structure

This dam is off the marked Sycamore trail, follow a small stream of water to get to this peaceful place.

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8.58 km

Pott's Branch Creek

Highlight • River

A small creek with a water fall and scattered swimming holes that runs through the park.

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9.05 km

Oak Rock Trail

Highlight • Trail

Oak rock trail is an easy, well marked trail, with an Oak tree that has grown between the rocks giving the name to the trail.

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9.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

4.25 km

571 m

Surfaces

3.59 km

3.29 km

1.76 km

445 m

244 m

192 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Big Lake – Sycamore Lake loop from Research Triangle

Big Lake

Big Lake Bridge

Big Lake

Sycamore Lake

Sycamore Lake Dam

Pott's Branch Creek

Oak Rock Trail

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