The Pines is full of easy, scenic trails and outdoor spaces perfect for kids, families, bikes, scooters, and nature walks. Whether you want a short stroll, a lake loop, or a place to run and play, this guide helps you find the right adventure.
🥾 Easy Trails for Kids & Families
(Short distances, flat paths, great for beginners)
Southern Pines
Reservoir Park Trail – 2 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 300 Reservoir Park Rd Lake views, wildlife spotting, picnic-friendly
Weymouth Woods Center Trails – 26 acres 🚶 Walking only • Easy 📍 555 E. Connecticut Ave Great for nature learning and quiet walks
Whitehall Tract – 2 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 490 Pee Dee Rd Wide paths through longleaf pines
Nick’s Creek Trail – 1.8 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 7200 NC Hwy 22 Wooded trail with creek crossings
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Lake Park Loop – 1.5 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 301 Lake Park Crossing Lake walk + playground = perfect combo
Ray’s Mill Park – 0.2 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 827 Saunders Blvd Great for little legs and quick play breaks
Pinehurst
Village Arboretum Trails – 0.5–1 mile 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 105 Rassie Wicker Dr Shady, peaceful, stroller-friendly
Rassie Wicker Trail – 3 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Moderate 📍 94 Rassie Wicker Dr Longer trail for older kids & bikes
Pinehurst Green Trail – 3.96 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Moderate 📍 75 Forrest Dr Great family bike ride
Carthage
Nancy Kiser Park & Born Learning Trail – 0.33 mile 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 202 Rockingham St Short loop designed for learning & play
Cameron
Phillips Memorial Park Walking Trails – 1 mile 🚶 Walking only • Easy* Great Playground 📍 189 Carthage St Neighborhood-friendly trail
Robbins
Mill Pond Trail – 0.5 mile 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 155 Shore Dr Water views and wildlife
Bear Cat Loop – 1 mile 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 241 N. Broad St
Robbins Reservoir Loop – 2 miles 🚲 Biking permitted • Easy 📍 150 Water Plant Rd
🌲 Nature Trails at Weymouth Woods (Southern Pines)
Perfect for exploring pine forests
📍 1024 N. Fort Bragg Rd
Kid-friendly trail options include:
Bower’s Bog Trail – 0.3 mi
Fox Squirrel Loop – 0.5 mi
Gum Swamp Trail – 0.5 mi
Pine Barrens Trail – 1 mi
Pixie Moss Trail – 0.8 mi
Round Timber Trail – 1 mi
Weymouth Tract – 2 mi
🚫 Bikes not permitted 🌿 Excellent for nature walks & learning
Weymouth Woods Equestrian Trail – 2.6 miles (one way) 📍 1024 N. Fort Bragg Rd
🎯 Disc Golf (Fun for Big Kids & Teens)
Reservoir Park – Southern Pines
West Pinehurst Community Park – Aberdeen
Robbins Disc Golf Course – Robbins
🌲 Piney Tip for Families
“Start small, bring snacks, and let kids lead the adventure!”
Print out Piney’s Adventurer Coloring Pagefor more fun. Email us a picture at: OurPinesTimes@gmail.com we would love to see and share in your Piney adventure!
