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Rachael Riner
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Last Modified: January 13, 2026

Morgan Creek / Kings Mill–Morgan Creek map

Morgan Creek / Kings Mill–Morgan Creek Neighborhood Overview

Creek, UNC, JT

12of 24 Chapel Hill Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Fordham Boulevard north, Morgan Creek and Merritt's Pasture south, Smith Level Road and Morgan Creek Trail west, US 15-501 and Mason Farm Biological Reserve east

📌Best known for: Merritt's Pasture golden hours, Morgan Creek lullabies, wildlife cameos

👕You can spot a Morgan Creek / Kings Mill–Morgan Creek local by: mud-crusted trail shoes, binocular tan lines, botanical bragging

👍Locals live here because: trails in a hop or UNC in a skip

👎The downside to Morgan Creek / Kings Mill–Morgan Creek is: mosquito swarms, sudden creekside storms, Fordham traffic hiss

✨The overall feel is: woodsy hush, trailside charm

creek explorers, porch loungers, off-the-map trail runners

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Whether you're new to Chapel Hill or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chapel Hill guide for the big-picture view — or compare Morgan Creek / Kings Mill–Morgan Creek against other parts of the city in our Chapel Hill neighborhood guide.