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Hemlock Bluffs is one of a very few state nature preserves in North Carolina. It is an important location due to its unique flora and fauna. Although it lies in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont region, the Preserve is home to flora more typically found in the mountains, including Galax (Galax urceolata) and the Eastern Hemlock trees (Tsuga canadensis) for which it is named. In addition, Hemlock Bluffs is a valuable refuge for many species of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, insects and arachnids. Because of its location in the middle of the increasingly urbanized Town of Cary, Hemlock Bluffs also functions as an important corridor for a great diversity of migrant birds that complement many resident specifies of avifauna. Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve features many amenities for visitors, including trails, boardwalks, an educational center and gift shop. We invite you to come and enjoy the natural beauty of Hemlock Bluffs. Click here for a photographic satellite overview of the preserve.