1
recreation
art
Mother Strong Tail and Dix
What people say
Mother Strong Tail and baby Dix, two of Thomas Dambo's five giant trolls, hide near the Pine Loop Trail and Flowers Field at the western start of the troll trek. Start near Flowers Cottage and Pine Loop Trail. Mother Strong Tail is at 35.77451, -78.66288 and Dix is at 35.77373, -78.66262. These are the two western trolls. Save both exact pins before leaving reliable service, wear closed-toe shoes after rain, and continue toward Dax and Dux only if your party is comfortable with a longer campus walk.
At this place
Upcoming events
Inside this place
Explore the grounds
Choose a destination, preview what it looks like, then open Explorer for live on-site guidance.
1
recreation
2
recreation
Dog Park
Large grass-covered off-leash dog park with separate small- and large-dog areas, water for people and pets, benches, natural shade, and shade structures.
3
playground
Gipson Play Plaza
An 18.5-acre adventure play and gathering destination with climbing towers, slides, sand and water play, a sensory maze, swings, splash pad, picnic grove, market, and family restrooms.
4
food
House of Many Porches
Restored market and visitor stop at Gipson Play Plaza with grab-and-go food, coffee, ice cream, beer and wine, gifts, rocking-chair porches, a garden patio, and an accessible restroom.
5
playground
Slide Valley
Four multi-story climbing towers linked by moving and stationary bridges, log scrambles, slides, and a fully accessible climbing route.
6
playground
Watermill Mountain
A climbable millhouse, channels, pumps, and water play landscape above Sand Bowl, with the water system beginning daily operation at 10 a.m.
7
playground
Sand Bowl
A wet-sand play landscape at the base of Watermill Mountain with Boulder Town's small wooden playhouses.
8
splash_pad
Fountain Plaza
The civic heart of Gipson Play Plaza with a stone waterfall wall, interactive splash pad, and amphitheater-like Grand Stair seating.Public record
Verified information
What people ask
Useful answers about this place
8 answers
Frequently requested details, researched and kept current by AuditMap.
Where is Mother Strong Tail and Dix in Dix Park?
Start near Flowers Cottage and Pine Loop Trail. Mother Strong Tail is at 35.77451, -78.66288 and Dix is at 35.77373, -78.66262.
Where should I park for Mother Strong Tail and Dix?
Use Flowers Field, Magnolia Room, or nearby marked western lots. Parking Lot A and social trails may also approach the area, but surfaces are uneven.
Where are the nearest restrooms to Mother Strong Tail and Dix?
Temporary facilities near Flowers Field or Magnolia Room are the nearest mapped options.
When can I visit Mother Strong Tail and Dix?
Free to visit dawn to dusk; natural-surface access changes with weather.
What accessibility details should I know about Mother Strong Tail and Dix?
The route crosses natural ground, grass, and uneven social trails. It is not equivalent to a paved accessible route.
What should I know before visiting Mother Strong Tail and Dix?
These are the two western trolls. Save both exact pins before leaving reliable service, wear closed-toe shoes after rain, and continue toward Dax and Dux only if your party is comfortable with a longer campus walk.
How much does Mother Strong Tail and Dix cost?
Free general access; food, rentals, programs, and ticketed events may cost extra.
How do you reach Mother Strong Tail and Dix?
GoRaleigh Route 21 serves Dix Park along Lake Wheeler Road; confirm the nearest active stop for your destination before traveling.
Quick community check
Help verify this place
Know this place? Check one detail from a recent visit.
✓ Accurate × Incorrect ? Unsure
Community for this place
What people are noticing
Ask a question, share what changed, or help make a detail more reliable.
The place logUseful questions, updates, and confirmations from this community.
Keep exploring
Nearby public places
Based on this place's location and public details, not your activity.