Description
The Neuse River Trail offers wildlife viewing opportunities, including plenty of waterfowl at the extensive wetlands all along the Neuse River. Parts of the trail are paved and parts are unpaved, as it follows the river's course from Anderson Point Park in the south to Abington Lane.
Anderson Point Park offers a playground, open fields, cottages for rent and shelters. The park is open from dusk to dawn.
Parking and Trail Access
Parking is available at Anderson Point Park, 20 Anderson Point Drive. For more information on other parking places and access points, contact:
Raleigh Parks & Recreation
222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-890-3285
parks.raleighnc.gov
Neuse River Trail nearly done
By
tarwheel
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April, 2013
I have now ridden the entire completed sections of the Neuse River Trail from Falls Lake dam to Clayton, NC. The trail is completed except for a short section between the soccer fields off Perry Creek Road and just north of US 401. You can ride the entire ...
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Trail now runs through Clayton
By
venf000
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March, 2013
The Neuse River Trail now continues past the Wake County line into Johnston County, through Clayton, connecting with Clayton's Sam's Branch Greenway. Distance from the Wake County line to the Sam's Branch parking area is about 4.5 miles. There is also ...
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Rapidly expanding
By
daveconnelly
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February, 2013
The Neuse River Trail is a 33 mile project. Clayton's 5 miles are already done, and Raleigh's 28 miles are rapidly nearing completion (2013-14). It is becoming NC's longest paved greenway.
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