Merritt Pasture Trail

Merritt's Pasture is a 32-acre plot of land on the east side of 15-501, which is to the right as you cross over the James Taylor Bridge heading into Chapel Hill. The trail is at the pasture's perimeter.

About 1 mile.

The Morgan Creek Trail and the Fan Branch Trail from Southern Community Park connect directly to Merritt's Pasture open space area

Parking is available at a lot off of Fordham Blvd. Access the parking lot from the eastbound lane of Fordham Blvd (NC 54). Look for the access drive east of Smith Level Road, just past Kingswood Apartments.
You may also park at Southern Community Park and take the Fan Branch Trail to the pasture.

NOTE: 

From November through February, the parking lot is open 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
From March through October the parking lot is open 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.