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Length
Surfaces
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Abbotts Creek Trail
3.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

American Tobacco Trail
22.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Annie Jones Greenway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Black Creek Greenway
7.13 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Bolin Creek Trail

2.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Buffalo Creek Greenway (Neuse Riverwalk)
2.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Cape Fear River Trail
7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Clayton Riverwalk
4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Deep River State Trail
3.5 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone

East Fork Mine Creek Trail

2.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Ellerbee Creek Trail

1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Hinshaw Greenway
1.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Indian Creek Greenway (NC)
1.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Little Rock Trail
1.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Longleaf Trail
0.5 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Mingo Creek Trail
3.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Morgan Creek Trail

0.86 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Neuse River Greenway Trail
34.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Nick's Creek Trail
1 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Pinehurst Greenway

5.81 mi
State: NC
Concrete, Gravel
Accordion

Riverwalk Greenway
1.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

South Ellerbee Creek Trail

1.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Speight Branch Greenway
1.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Swift Creek Greenway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Symphony Lake Greenway

1.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Third Fork Creek Trail
3.5 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Walnut Creek Trail (NC)
15.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

West Ellerbee Creek Trail

2.25 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

White Oak Creek Greenway
7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Beaver Creek Greenway
2.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Crabtree Creek Greenway
19.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Dunn-Erwin Rail-Trail
7 mi
State: NC
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Endor Iron Furnace Greenway
1.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Honeycutt Creek Greenway Trail
3.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Longleaf Access Trail
0.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Sand

Meadowmont Greenway
1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Mine Creek Trail
6.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel

Reedy Creek Trail
5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Reservoir Park Greenway
2.1 mi
State: NC
Concrete, Gravel, Sand

Rocky Branch Trail (NC)
3.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Sam's Branch Greenway
2.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Simms Branch Trail
1.66 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Eagle Spur Rail-Trail
2.3 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Edwards Mill Connector
2.1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Fan Branch Trail

1.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Forest Creek Access
0.4 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone, Sand

Hare Snipe Creek Trail
3.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Dirt

Warren Creek Trail

1.1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Baileywick Trail
0.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Wakefield Trail
1.26 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Dirt

Forest Creek Trail
3.5 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Stadium Drive Trail
1.9 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Tanglewood Trail
0.5 mi
State: NC
Gravel

Batchelor Branch Greenway
0.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Camp Branch Greenway
0.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Carolina North Greenway
0.67 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Centennial Bikeway Connector
2.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Green Hope School Greenway
2.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

House Creek Greenway Trail
2.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Knoll Road Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Concrete, Gravel

Libba Cotten Bikeway
0.38 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Lower Booker Creek Trail

0.9 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Mill Creek Trail (NC)
1 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Morris Branch Greenway
2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

NC-55 Street-side Trail
1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Nancy Branch Greenway
1.1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Northwoods Greenway
0.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Panther Creek Greenway
2.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Riddle Road Spur Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Roberson Place Bikeway
0.31 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Sandy Creek Trail (NC)
0.75 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Snelling Branch Trail
0.85 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Southbridge Greenway
0.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Spring Forest Trail
0.45 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Tall Timbers Trail
0.2 mi
State: NC
Gravel, Sand

Weston Greenway
1.39 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Yates Store Road Street-Side Trail
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Abbotts Creek Trail courses along a tree-lined route beside open fields and subdivisions in a suburban community near Wake Forest, North Carolina. The trail follows Abbotts Creek and passes by North...
 NC 3.3 mi Asphalt
Closure notice: Due to damage from Hurricane Helene, the American Tobacco Trail is closed between the Wimberly Road trailhead and the Town of Apex White Oak Greenway. Please refer to information from...
 NC 22.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Annie Jones Greenway provides a natural escape in the middle of the city. The trail goes through woods, and past streams for a short, though serene journey. The trail begins on SW Cary Parkway and...
 NC 1.2 mi Asphalt
Notice: There are currently detours in place for the closed sections of the Black Creek Greenway. The detours utilize parts of the Weston Greenway and the Crabtree Creek Greenway. Visit the trail's...
 NC 7.13 mi Asphalt
Bolin Creek Trail is a 3-mile out and back multipurpose trail in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The paved trail begins at Community Center Park and heads west, then ducks under the Franklin St. bridge....
 NC 2.2 mi Asphalt
The Buffalo Creek Greenway (also known as the Neuse Riverwalk) meanders along a wooded waterway through the heart of Smithfield in central North Carolina. It is one day hoped to become part of the...
 NC 2.9 mi Asphalt
The Cape Fear River Trail winds for 7 miles through a mix of woodlands and marshes on Fayetteville’s north side, offering stunning views of the Cape Fear River. About the Route The trail is...
 NC 7 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
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 NC 4 mi Asphalt
The Deep River State Trail runs in two distinct sections, one traveling through Franklinville, between the Deep River & Faith Rock while another 1.5 miles of rail trail runs through Ramseur. The...
 NC 3.5 mi Crushed Stone
The East Fork Mine Trail is an multipurpose pathway in Raleigh, NC. The trail has an asphalt surface and provides a close-to-home jaunt into nature for the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods....
 NC 2.5 mi Asphalt
The Ellerbee Creek Trail is part of a chain of trails running across Durham, known as the North-South Greenway. This trail picks up where the Stadium Drive Trail leaves off, on Stadium Drive next to...
 NC 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Hinshaw Greenway is a 1.7 mile north-south recreational trail in Cary, NC. The trail runs riparian forest, and acts as a conduit for children to travel safely between the play areas within MacDonald’s...
 NC 1.7 mi Asphalt
Indian Creek Greenway is a hike-and-bike asphalt pathway that sits in the swathe cut by Indian Creek through residential Morrisville. About a third of the trail parallels Town Hall Road as a dedicated...
 NC 1.8 mi Asphalt
Beginning in downtown Raleigh at East Hargett Street and across from the City Cemetery, the Little Rock Trail heads south through John Winters Park and then through Chavis Park as it runs along Little...
 NC 1.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Nestled in the northern outskirts of the charming town of Southern Pines, the Longleaf Trail provides a useful connection between the Pine Grove Village, Talamore and Longleaf neighborhoods. Running...
 NC 0.5 mi Dirt
Opened in August, 2014, the Mingo Creek Trail connects the town of Knightdale from Mingo Creek Park to the Neuse River Trail, just north of Anderson Point Park in Raleigh. Along its 3.4-mile paved...
 NC 3.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Morgan Creek Trail is named after the nearby stream and is a well-used asphalt and boardwalk trail in the town of Chapel Hill. The trail gives residents a safe connection to Merritt's Pasture, an...
 NC 0.86 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: The trail is closed between mile markers 13.75 and 17.25 until December 2024 and at mile marker 8 until January 2025. There is a detour available for the mile marker 8 closure. Check...
 NC 34.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Nick's Creek Trail provides a tranquil route through scenic woodlands. The 1-mile trail runs from Highway 22 south to the Forest Creek Trail, which leads to Reservoir Park, a popular recreational...
 NC 1 mi Dirt
The Pinehurst Greenway is located in the heart of a premier golf destination. It winds for nearly 6 miles through the community of Pinehurst and its historic business district. The greenway links...
 NC 5.81 mi Concrete, Gravel
Accordion
The Riverwalk Greenway is a 2-mile trail in Hillsborough, North Carolina.  The shared use trail begins at Gold Park and heads east, staying close to the river for most of its length, before concluding...
 NC 1.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The North-South Greenway is a complex of trails that link up to allow residents to cross the heart of the City of Durham without the need for a car. The South Ellerbee Creek picks up the southward...
 NC 1.4 mi Asphalt
Speight Branch Greenway offers a paved, shaded route through a residential area of Cary, which lies on the western edges of Raleigh. The trail begins at Southeast Cary Parkway and travels north along...
 NC 1.3 mi Asphalt
At first glance, Swift Creek Greenway fits neatly into the mold of Cary's impressive network of pathways - it's a paved, bike-ped facility along a watercourse, which connects people to parks and out...
 NC 1.2 mi Asphalt
Walk, bike or roll around Symphony Lake via this 10-foot wide greenway. The trail rings around the lake, providing panoramic views of the tranquil water, disturbed only by its resident waterfowl. It...
 NC 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Third Fork Creek Trail offers a paved 3.5-mile route through southwestern Durham. The trail begins at Southern Boundaries Park and continues through a pleasantly wooded corridor to its end at...
 NC 3.5 mi Concrete
The Walnut Creek Trails spans almost 16 miles on an east-west route through Raleigh. Only a half mile stretch on its western end, through Lake Johnson Park, is unpaved. About the Route The trail...
 NC 15.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The West Ellerbee Creek Trail winds along the stream of the same name and is part of Durham's North-South Greenway, a series of multiuse trails crossing the city of Durham. Beginning by Indian...
 NC 2.25 mi Asphalt
The White Oak Creek Greenway runs through Cary, a city in North Carolina’s Triangle region that also includes Raleigh and Durham. On the west end the trail connects to the American Tobacco Trail, the...
 NC 7 mi Asphalt
Beaver Creek Greenway offers a pleasant, paved route in the community of Apex, a western suburb of Raleigh. Much of the trail is wooded and it connects two parks, Kelly Road Park and Jaycee Park. The...
 NC 2.3 mi Asphalt
Closure Notice: The Crabtree Creek Greenway is closed between N. Raleigh Blvd. and Crabtree Blvd (miles 5.25-6). Please check with the government of Raleigh for more current updates and detour...
 NC 19.5 mi Asphalt
Following the route of a historic rail line that once serviced a coal plant and denim textile mills in Erwin, the Dunn-Erwin Rail Trail passes through wooded terrain interspersed with open farmland...
 NC 7 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
Endor Iron Furnace Greenway runs along Big Buffalo Creek on the west side of Sanford, which sits about 40 miles southwest of Raleigh. The paved trail begins at Kiwanis Family Park, which offers a...
 NC 1.4 mi Asphalt
The Honeycutt Trail extends from Raven Ridge Road to Strickland Road in Raleigh, NC. The trail consists of two segments: between Raven Ridge Road and Durant Road, the trail is unpaved, though...
 NC 3.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt
The Longleaf Access Trail is a short connector trail between the Tall Timbers Trail and Longleaf Trail. It is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in Moore County,...
 NC 0.2 mi Asphalt, Sand
Trail users can always count on the Meadowmont Trail for a pleasant, scenic amble that takes you up grassy hills, through leafy woodlands and across stately neighborhoods with pretty gardens. The...
 NC 1 mi Asphalt
The Mine Creek Trail consists of five distinct segments: Bent Creek (paved), Inman Connector (unpaved), Ironwood (paved), Lake Park (unpaved), Sawmill (unpaved) and Shelley Lake (paved). The segments...
 NC 6.5 mi Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel
The Reedy Creek Trail links William B. Umstead State Park to Meredith College. Beginning at the edge of Umstead State Park, the trail passes among some of the area's feature attractions, including the...
 NC 5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Reservoir Park Greenway is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in Moore County, North Carolina. The trail loops around the Southern Pines Reservoir (95...
 NC 2.1 mi Concrete, Gravel, Sand
The Rocky Branch Trail offers beautiful views of the Raleigh city skyline, while also passing through the length of the North Carolina State University campus. It also links to Pullen Park, which has...
 NC 3.8 mi Asphalt
Sam's Branch Greenway is a short, but scenic trail in the town of Clayton, just south of Raleigh. The trail forms a paved ribbon through the woods along Sam Branch. The first phase was 1.25 miles...
 NC 2.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
The Simms Branch Trail boasts several areas of large loblolly pine and connects Falls River to Durant Park. Watch for wildlife, including plenty of deer and maybe some beaver. You'll find a small...
 NC 1.66 mi Asphalt
The Eagle Spur Rail-Trail follows 2.2 miles of the former Durham-New Hill Railroad, from Stagecoach Road along New Hope Creek to Jordan Lake. When you're done exploring the Eagle Spur, cross over...
 NC 2.3 mi Dirt
The Edwards Mill Connector in West Raleigh is an off-shoot of the Reedy Creek Trail. The shared use is adjacent to Edwards Mill Road, and stretches down to Chapel Hill Road. On the way, the trail...
 NC 2.1 mi Asphalt
The Fan Branch Trail is a pave hike and bike trail cutting through the Southern Village neighborhood of Chapel Hill. It's 10-feet wide and kicks off at the Southern Community Park, which features a...
 NC 1.6 mi Asphalt
The Forest Creek Access Trail is a short connector trail between the Reservoir Park Greenway and Forest Creek Trail. It is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in...
 NC 0.4 mi Crushed Stone, Sand
The Hare Snipe Trail provides access to Lake Lynn; its northern terminus follows Hare Snipe Creek from Ray Road to Wooten Meadow Park. From here the trail makes a loop around Lake Lynn, with a...
 NC 3.7 mi Asphalt, Dirt
The northernmost segment of Durham's North-South Greenway, Warren Creek Trail provides a serene hiking or biking experience and access to a neighborhood park. The trail extends between Horton Road...
 NC 1.1 mi Asphalt
Most of the short and sweet Baileywick Trail runs through Baileywick Park in the oakwood neighborhood of suburban Raleigh, North Carolina. The 50-acre park has two baseball diamonds, picnic shelters,...
 NC 0.6 mi Asphalt
The Wakefield Trail follows the power line from Falls of Neuse Road south to London Bell Drive, just under 1.5 miles. There is a slight jog in the trail where it meets Wakefield Plantation Drive. If...
 NC 1.26 mi Asphalt, Dirt
The Forest Creek Trail is an important connecter between the Longleaf Trail at its southern tip and Nick's Creek Trail at its northern end. The adjoining Forest Creek Access also links it to Reservoir...
 NC 3.5 mi Dirt
The Stadium Drive Trail is a component of Durham's North-South Greenway, a series of multiuse trails crossing the city of Durham. While the Stadium Drive Trail mostly utilizes the sidewalks and...
 NC 1.9 mi Concrete
The Tanglewood Trail is a short, gravel trail in the Tanglewood section of the Southern Pines community, Moore County, North Carolina. The trail is part of a larger system of greenways in Southern...
 NC 0.5 mi Gravel
Batchelor Branch Greenway is a short stretch of trail in northeast Cary. The trail is 0.8 miles long and 10 feet wide, accommodating uses ranging from walking and running, to biking, rollerblading,...
 NC 0.8 mi Asphalt
A morning jog, an evening walk or a place to take off the training wheels, this short neighborhood path provides opportunities for that and more. Located in the Stanton Place neighborhood of Cary, the...
 NC 0.7 mi Asphalt
The Carolina North Forest (aka the Horace Williams Tract) is made up of 750 acres owned by the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The forest and its trails provide respite for members of the...
 NC 0.67 mi Asphalt
The Centennial Bikeway Connector is a shared-use path adjacent to Centennial Parkway in Raleigh. The trail, as its name suggests, links the North Carolina State University's Centennial campus to...
 NC 2.3 mi Asphalt
Green Hope School Greenway is a meandering collection of shared-use paths through Cary's Highcroft neighborhood. While the trail provides space for locals to get outside for fitness or fun, it also...
 NC 2.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The House Creek Greenway Trail is a 2.8-mile-long paved trail that runs from Crabtree Valley Avenue near the intersection with Blue Ridge Road (near the McDonald's) until it meets the Reedy Creek...
 NC 2.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Knoll Road trail is part of the Southern Pines Greenway system in Moore County, North Carolina. It is 1.5 miles and relatively flat, coursing through a quiet residential area of the community of...
 NC 1.5 mi Concrete, Gravel
The short Libba Cotton Bikeway is built along an active rail spur right-of-way: the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. The bikeway connects Carrboro's central business district to just west of the UNC...
 NC 0.38 mi Asphalt
The Lower Booker Creek Trail is a paved neighborhood trail in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The neighborhood trail cuts through the woods around Booker Creek, providing a natural escape for neighbors...
 NC 0.9 mi Concrete
The Mill Creek Trail provides an important linkage between Reservoir Park -- a popular fishing, boating and hiking spot -- and the Warrior Woods residential area. On its western end, the 1-mile trail...
 NC 1 mi Dirt
The trail starts on Green Level Church Road and then heads west past suburban homes, skirting the north side of Amberly Lake. You will cross Yates South Road via crosswalk, then continue south along...
 NC 2 mi Asphalt
As its name suggests, this well-maintained trail does sit on the side of NC-55, but that's not the whole story. The trail is a space for fitness and recreation, pleasantly landscaped, and paved so...
 NC 1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Walk, run or roll; the Nancy Branch Greenway invites you to go at your own pace. The trail is flat and paved, making it easy enough for even the youngest members of the family to enjoy. Sandwiched...
 NC 1.1 mi Asphalt
Go by yourself, with a friend, or with man's best friend - just get out onto one of Cary's paved greenway trails. The Northwoods Greenway is a good option - it's just under a mile long, but it travels...
 NC 0.9 mi Asphalt
The Panther Creek Greenway is a multiuse trail winding through the neighborhoods of Cary Park and Cameron Pond in northwest Cary. The picturesque trail meanders along the shores of Cary Park Lake and...
 NC 2.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Riddle Road Spur Trail is a 1.5-mile hiking, biking, and walking trail near the city of Durham. Paralleling Riddle Road, the trail provides a connection to the American Tobacco Trail. 
NC 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Roberson Place Bikeway provides an alternative route for both pedestrians and cyclists between South Greensboro Street and the Libba Cotton Bikeway. The multiuse, paved trail serves as a...
 NC 0.31 mi Asphalt
The Sandy Creek Trail cuts a leafy course through Sandy Creek Park, stretching between the park entrance and Pickett Road. It is asphalt-paved, relatively flat and suitable for a variety of uses,...
 NC 0.75 mi Asphalt
The Snelling Branch Trail is just under 1 mile and links Shelley Lake with Optimist Park. The Snelling Branch Trail, which runs east and west, joins Mine Creek Trail north of Shelley Lake. The...
 NC 0.85 mi Asphalt
The Southbridge Greenway is a charming neighborhood path in the neighborhood of the same name, on the west side of Cary, North Carolina. On any given day on the trail you will find parents pushing...
 NC 0.9 mi Asphalt
The Spring Forest Trail parallels Triangle Town Boulevard from Sumner Boulevard for only 0.5 mile north. Use caution at the crossing on Old Wake Forest Road.
NC 0.45 mi Asphalt
The Tall Timbers Trail is a short connector trail between the Longleaf Access Trail and the Reservoir Park Greenway. It is part of a larger system of greenways in the community of Southern Pines in...
 NC 0.2 mi Gravel, Sand
The Weston Greenway, also known as the Weston Park Greenway, meanders through the neighborhoods of Weston Point, Bexley, and Weston in the Town of Cary. The paved, multiuse trail is sheltered by trees...
 NC 1.39 mi Asphalt
The Yates Store Road Street-Side Trail in Cary is over a shared use pathway linking residents of the surrounding neighborhoods to the other trails in their town. So while the trail itself is just a...
 NC 1.2 mi Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Walnut Creek Trail (NC)

Nice ride. We enjoyed the trail.

July, 2025 by tduquette_tl

We enjoyed the ride on Walnut Creek trail. Lots of nice views around lake johnson. Be sure to use Trail link app’s map. There are a few turns that the app helped with. Beware there were a few homeless on the trail. No one bothered us. We will be riding the trail again. The best part was taking the turn to the farmers market. We stopped for lunch at the restaurant. Recommend it.

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Dunn-Erwin Rail-Trail

Nice leisurely ride.

May, 2025 by tduquette_tl

Rode the trail starting in Erwin by the Mill. The ride was great. Needs a little trimming in places but was beautiful trail through the area. Took a little ride into town on the Dunn’s side. Just a few blocks from end of trail to downtown. Recommend stopping at Sherry’s Bakery. Great food. At the the other end in downtown Erwin you have the Pizza House and Burney’’s Bakery. You will not regret stopping there. The rail trail is about 10 miles round trip. Easy ride.

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Cape Fear River Trail

Great trail to ride!

April, 2025 by kk7mhnt22f

Rode this with the entire family today, beautiful day and the trail is everything a person could ask for. Woods, waterfalls covered bridges, boardwalk bridges, kids loved it. Down here in North Carolina from Michigan visiting the kids and grandkids, glad we brought our bikes.

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Accordion

Cape Fear River Trail

Beautiful, all the way

April, 2025 by jxksfkkhnc

Too bad it ends nowhere on the south extremity.

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Black Creek Greenway

Great Bike Ride

April, 2025 by theklug

Had a Great Bike ride on the Black Creek Greenway. As a first timer, We weren't sure where to go, but figured it out pretty easily. Went around lake and just followed the trails in what ended up being a 10 mile ride. Went on a weekday and it wasn't too crowded, but I imagine it would be a bit busier on the weekends. Did cross 1 or 2 roads to follow the trails, and took several turns, but made it back without any issues at all. Paved trails and a couple of wooden bridges made for an easy ride. Restroom facilities available in parking lot and signs are posted along the route. Highly recommended.

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Crabtree Creek Greenway

very good urban/suburban creek trail

April, 2025 by chrisneilbelles

Well-maintained and nice creek views. It is an urban/suburban trail but I found it very pleasant. Nice tree shade and lots of different scenery. Some nice wetlands too with bridges. Small bumps here and there but nothing that got on my nerves. Lots of opportunities to create loop rides using connecting trails, like the Neuse River Trail and House Creek Trail. Give it a try and I think you will like it, so long as you understand it is an urban/suburban trail and not a rural rail trail. Also --- Check Raleigh Greenways website to get a grip on construction alerts because the trail does cross under a bunch of roads and runs on top of underground sewer lines.

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American Tobacco Trail

Bucket List Trail

March, 2025 by mlawlor72

This trail has been on my “bucket list” and I finally got to ride it! Absolutely stunning early spring day for riding - sunshine and warmth. I started the trail at its head point - New Hill Olive which was well marked off the road. Lots of parking. Has a bathroom. The segway portion leading down to the trail is loose gravel and on the steep side - take note - wasn’t easy to bike on and I could see people taking spills here. From here, the trail is packed sand which I find more enjoyable to ride on as there aren’t root humps and bumps. New Hope Church Rd is a beautiful stop with bathrooms and water fountains. From there it turns into mixed use with asphalt and packed sand.

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Cape Fear River Trail

Fun scenic trail!

March, 2025 by mlawlor72

I really enjoyed riding this rail trail. After reading the reviews, I decided to start off in Linear Park and ride my way north on the trail so I would hit the challenging hills in the middle of my ride. Smart move on my part lol! The trail is asphalt, beautiful condition. Blooming wisteria was stunning and the scent is intoxicating. Boardwalks, bridges, “tunnels”, hills and flats - it has something to offer everyone. The Cape Fear River and a few streams and a couple waterfalls wrap is up! Rode all the way to the soccer field complex and then back to Linear Park. Great ride!

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Pinehurst Greenway

More suitable for walkers/runners

March, 2025 by mlawlor72

Rode this trail yesterday during a gorgeous spring day. The trail is mixed surface from packed sand, to loose sand, some asphalt, gravel and roots. It is not a wide path. Narrow in places. Does cross over a train track which was fun to watch. I can’t say I would recommend this for a bike ride - I found myself going on the road in areas - but it would be lovely for walkers & runners. Safe area. Loved the historic area!

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Cape Fear River Trail

Forested splendor

March, 2025 by mollyrollins008

Husband and I rode this trail on Sunday 3/9/25, little chilly & overcast on this date, but a really nice ride. Heading north from Clark Park is a good workout as there are some challenging uphill climbs. The ride is beautifully surrounded by forests, easy to forget you're in the Carolina sandhills. Trail was moderately crowded on this date, an overall really good time.

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Dunn-Erwin Rail-Trail

Saturday cycling

March, 2025 by robertrollins28079

Spouse and I were trying to find a moderate length rail trail within a couple of hours from home (Charlotte area). We decided to try the Dunn-Erwin trail and are glad we did. It was a nice late winter day with temps getting into the mid 70's. The trail was enjoyable and fairly well maintained until we got to the trail extension in Erwin. There was a short section which was washed out more suitable for mountain bikes rather than road bikes. Some of the signage is getting weathered and needs replacing but otherwise well marked. Overall a satisfying ride.

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Sam's Branch Greenway

Trail is closed. No timetable for re-opening.

February, 2025 by cspeary

The trail is currently closed. No mention of this on the Clayton Parks and Rec website. This area is experiencing explosive growth in housing developments with the accompanying need to expand infrastructure. The trail parallels a sewer line which is being upgraded. According to the Johnston County website, there is no timetable for completion. An on-road detour to connect Municipal Park to the Clayton River Walk where it crosses Covered Bridge Road is possible, but there is plenty of traffic and some steep hills. I recommend parking at the River Walk Parking area on Covered Bridge Road and riding north.

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