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Cary, NC
Chapel Hill, NC
Charlotte, NC
Clayton, NC
Clemmons, NC
Concord, NC
Cornelius, NC
Dunn, NC
Accordion
Durham, NC
Eden, NC
Elizabeth City, NC
Fayetteville, NC
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Garner, NC
Gastonia, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Graham, NC
Greensboro, NC
Greenville, NC
Havelock, NC
Henderson, NC
Hendersonville, NC
Hickory, NC
High Point, NC
Holly Springs, NC
Hope Mills, NC
Huntersville, NC
Indian Trail, NC
Jacksonville, NC
Kannapolis, NC
Kernersville, NC
Kings Mountain, NC
Kinston, NC
Laurinburg, NC
Lenoir, NC
Lewisville, NC
Lexington, NC
Lincolnton, NC
Lumberton, NC
Matthews, NC
Mint Hill, NC
Monroe, NC
Mooresville, NC
Morganton, NC
Mount Holly, NC
New Bern, NC
Newton, NC
Pinehurst, NC
Piney Green, NC
Raleigh, NC
Reidsville, NC
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Rockingham, NC
Rocky Mount, NC
Salisbury, NC
Sanford, NC
Shelby, NC
Smithfield, NC
Southern Pines, NC
Statesville, NC
Tarboro, NC
Thomasville, NC
Wake Forest, NC
Washington, NC
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Length
Surfaces
Type

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

Antiquity Greenway
0.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Ararat River Greenway

2.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway
7.74 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway
1.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Bakers Creek Greenway
1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Black Creek Greenway
7.13 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Bolin Creek Trail

2.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Boone Greenway Trail
4.75 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

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

Caldwell Station Creek Greenway
2.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

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

Catawba River Greenway
3.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

City Walk
2.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

City of Lenoir Greenway
7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Clayton Riverwalk
4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Creekside Park Trails
2.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

David Paul Pruitt Jr. Multi-Use Trail
2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt
Accordion

Deep River State Trail
3.5 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (NC)
2.75 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Duck Trail

6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

East Fork Mine Creek Trail

2.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Elkin & Alleghany Rail-Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone

Ellerbee Creek Trail

1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Emily B. Taylor Greenway
2.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Four Mile Creek Greenway (Town of Matthews)
2.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Glenn's Creek Greenway
1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Heritage Trail Greenway
1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

High Point Greenway Trail

4.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Hinshaw Greenway
1.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

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

Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway
2.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rail-to-Trails
6.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Kings Mountain Gateway Trail
4.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Gravel

Little Rock Trail
1.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Little Sugar Creek Greenway
19.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Longleaf Trail
0.5 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Lower McAlpine Creek, McMullen Creek & Four Mile Creek Greenways
5.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel

Mallard Creek Greenway
4.66 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Gravel

Marcia H. Cloninger Rail-Trail
1.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

McDowell Creek Greenway
1.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Military Cutoff Trail
2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Mingo Creek Trail
3.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Morgan Creek Trail

0.86 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Mount Airy Greenway Connector
2.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Muddy Creek Greenway
4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Nantahala Bikeway
1.2 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

Oconaluftee River Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Oklawaha Greenway
3.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Pinehurst Greenway

5.81 mi
State: NC
Concrete, Gravel

Point Lookout Trail
3.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Princeville Heritage Trail
3 mi
State: NC
Dirt, Grass

Purple Martin Greenway
3.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Riverwalk Greenway
1.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Salem Creek Greenway
5.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Salem Lake Trail
7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Dirt

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

Shelby Rail-Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Dirt

Skewarkee Trail
0.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

South Ellerbee Creek Trail

1.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

South Fork Rail-Trail
2 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone, Dirt

South Tar River Greenway
4.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Speight Branch Greenway
1.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Statesville Greenway Trail
6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Gravel

Swift Creek Greenway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Symphony Lake Greenway

1.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Thermal Belt Rail Trail
13.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Third Fork Creek Trail
3.5 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Torrence Creek Greenway
1.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

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

Wilma Dykeman Greenway
2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Wright Brothers Multi-Use Path
0.5 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Yadkin River Greenway
8.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

8th Street Greenway
0.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Beaver Creek Greenway
2.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Bethabara Greenway

2.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips

Bicentennial Greenway
14.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Briar Creek Greenway
1.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail
2.1 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Charlotte Rail Trail
3.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Brick, Concrete

Crabtree Creek Greenway
19.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

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

Emerald Path
11 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Endor Iron Furnace Greenway
1.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Estatoe Trail
5.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel

French Broad River Greenway
3.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Gary Shell Cross-City Trail
15.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Gold Hill Rail-Trail
2.2 mi
State: NC
Dirt, Gravel

Green Mill Run Greenway
3.1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

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

Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek Greenways

2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Island Greenway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Latham Park Greenway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Little Tennessee River Greenway

4.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Long Branch Trail (NC)
1.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Longleaf Access Trail
0.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Sand

McAlpine Creek Greenway
4.4 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk

Meadowmont Greenway
1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

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

Peavine Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone, Grass

Railroad Grade Road
10.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Reedy Creek Trail
5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

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

Roanoke Canal Trail
7.8 mi
State: NC
Crushed Stone, Dirt

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

South Fork New River Greenway
1.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Tar River Trail

3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Toby Creek Greenway
2.7 mi
State: NC
Boardwalk, Concrete

Yadkin Rail Trail
0.8 mi
State: NC
Gravel

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

Highland Rail Trail
1.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

River to the Sea Bikeway
11 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Roger F. Snyder Greenway
1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Simms Branch Trail
1.66 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Troutman Rail-Trail
1 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Warren Creek Trail

1.1 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Baileywick Trail
0.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Corolla Greenway
9 mi
State: NC
Boardwalk, Concrete

Hillsdale Greenway
1.1 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Salisbury Greenway
4.05 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Wakefield Trail
1.26 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Dirt

Winston-Salem Strollway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

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

Bailey Road Multi-Use Path
2.33 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Batchelor Branch Greenway
0.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Bessemer City Park Trail
1.3 mi
State: NC
Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt

Camp Branch Greenway
0.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Campbell Creek Greenway
1.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Carolina North Greenway
0.67 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Centennial Bikeway Connector
2.3 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Clark's Creek Greenway
2.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Downtown Greenway
1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Emerald Necklace
13 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

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

Greenhaven Greenway
0.63 mi
State: NC
Concrete

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

Knoll Road Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Concrete, Gravel

Lake Daniel Greenway
2 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Libba Cotten Bikeway
0.38 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Louisburg Bike Trail

2.24 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

Northeast Community Greenway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Northwoods Greenway
0.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Panther Creek Greenway
2.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Concrete

Plum Creek Greenway
0.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Rail Switch Nature Trail
0.3 mi
State: NC
Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass

Reed Creek Greenway
0.7 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Dirt

Riddle Road Spur Trail
1.5 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Roberson Place Bikeway
0.31 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Rolling Roads Greenway
0.63 mi
State: NC
Concrete

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

Shannon Hills Greenway
1.15 mi
State: NC
Concrete

Snelling Branch Trail
0.85 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

South Prong Rocky River Greenway
2.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Southbridge Greenway
0.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Southeast Greenway
1.2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Spring Forest Trail
0.45 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Stadium Greenway
0.6 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Tall Timbers Trail
0.2 mi
State: NC
Gravel, Sand

Twiford Street Multi-Use Path
0.9 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

West Branch Rocky River Greenway

2.8 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Weston Greenway
1.39 mi
State: NC
Asphalt

Yadkin River Trail
2 mi
State: NC
Asphalt, Dirt

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
Antiquity Greenway is a half-mile segment of the Town of Cornelius' growing collection of multiuse paths and is part of the trail loop called the Emerald Necklace. The paved trail begins on Zion...
 NC 0.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
The Ararat River Greenway is a pleasant, hard surface trail in Mt. Airy, NC. The trail gets its name from the Ararat River, and was part of an initiative to restore the waterway with the twin goals of...
 NC 2.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Closure Notice: The northernmost trestle bridge along the route is closed between Bur-Mil Park and Strawberry Rd. for replacement. Please check with the City of Greensboro for more current...
 NC 7.74 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway has several neighborhood entrances in Gastonia. The 1.9-mile trail winds alongside Catawba Creek and Avon Creek with a few small bridges crossings along the way....
 NC 1.9 mi Asphalt
The paved, scenic Bakers Creek Greenway follows its eponymous creek, connecting two parks in central North Carolina's Kannapolis. The trail is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, a network of pathways...
 NC 1.5 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
Overview Following and crossing the winding route of the South Fork of the New River in the Blue Ridge Mountains community of Boone, the Boone Greenway Trail features a mix of open meadows and...
 NC 4.75 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
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
Caldwell Station Creek Greenway is 2.6 miles of paved, smooth multiuse trail through the woods and wetlands of Cornelius. The trail is a local treasure, popular with locals for a workout in nature, as...
 NC 2.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Overview 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...
 NC 7 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Closure notice: Due to Hurricane Helene, the Catawba River Greenway is closed. The Catawba River Greenway meanders, along with its river namesake, through the historic town of Morganton, North...
 NC 3.8 mi Asphalt
The City Walk is part of the Hickory Trail network and provides an important off-road route through downtown Hickory. From its eastern end on 8th Street by Lenoir-Rhyne University, the trail heads...
 NC 2.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The City of Lenoir Greenway is a system of several loops and endpoints meandering through an urban landscape of parks and open areas, recreation centers, the library and wooded tracts. For more...
 NC 7 mi Asphalt
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 NC 4 mi Asphalt
The Creekside Park Trails—all paved and interconnected—span about 3 miles in Archdale and lead to residential areas and important points in the community. The mile-long Cedar Trail section of the...
 NC 2.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
If you're looking for a low-stress place to take a family bike ride or an evening stroll in Kitty Hawk, consider the David Paul Pruitt Jr. Multi-use Trail. The shady path connects two popular area...
 NC 2 mi Asphalt
Accordion
Overview 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...
 NC 3.5 mi Crushed Stone
The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail is a paved, heavily wooded pathway along the eastern border of Dismal Swamp State Park. The park offers more than 112,000 acres of forested wetlands and is teeming with...
 NC 2.75 mi Asphalt
The Duck Trail stretches the length of the Town of Duck, a beach resort in the Outer Banks. The trail links residential areas to the countless restaurants and charming local stores along Duck Road/...
 NC 6 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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 Elkin & Alleghany Rail-Trail is part of an effort to connect the rural town of Elkin with the nearby Stone Mountain State Park, utilizing the long-abandoned route of the historic Elkin & Alleghany...
 NC 1.5 mi Crushed Stone
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
Stretching from Veteran’s Park to Worth St, in western Mt. Airy, is the Emily B. Taylor Greenway. The trail has been a hit with residents since the its construction in 2001, and remains arguably one...
 NC 2.3 mi Asphalt
Following its namesake waterway, the Four Mile Creek Greenway connects downtown Matthews, Squirrel Lake Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods in the Town of Matthews. A joint project between the...
 NC 2.3 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
Closure notice: Sections of this greenway are closed due to effects of Tropical Storm Helene and other storms in late September. Please refer to the City of Asheville website for more...
 NC 1 mi Asphalt
The Heritage Trail Greenway is a multiuse path in Newton, North Carolina. The first two phases of the trail are complete, stretching 1.5 miles from West 7th Street, winding through the wooded...
 NC 1.5 mi Asphalt
The High Point Greenway stretches 4.5 miles through the town of High Point, North Carolina. The paved path sits in the tree-lined riparian corridor along Boulding Branch, allowing residents of the...
 NC 4.5 mi Asphalt
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
Running alongside the Irish Buffalo Creek north into the City of Kannapolis from the border with the City of Concord, this trail provides an enjoyable route for both recreation and commuting.  The...
 NC 2.7 mi Asphalt
Overview The Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rail-to-Trails path extends along a former rail corridor between the Marine Corps base at Camp LeJeune (Midway Park area) and Marine Boulevard in...
 NC 6.3 mi Asphalt
Kings Mountain Gateway Trail is situated in a beautiful natural park setting offering a picnic shelter, restrooms, drinking fountains, and parking. Much of the park is heavily wooded and the trail is...
 NC 4.3 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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
Overview The Little Sugar Creek Greenway runs through eastern Charlotte and stretches for more than 19 miles down to the Catawba River in neighboring South Carolina. The trail is a beautiful urban...
 NC 19.5 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
On the southern outskirts of Charlotte, a series of connected greenways along creeks form a horseshoe-shaped path of nearly 6 miles. The pathway is primarily paved with wooden boardwalks over creeks...
 NC 5.8 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel
The Mallard Creek Greenway is a scenic multiuse trail located in Mecklenburg County and winds its way through lush woodlands, alongside picturesque creeks, and through peaceful residential...
 NC 4.66 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Marcia H. Cloninger Rail-Trail, known locally as the Lincolnton Rail-Trail, offers a chance to explore the heart of this small Southern town, highlighted by a stately courthouse, model Main...
 NC 1.7 mi Asphalt
About 12 miles north of Charlotte, the McDowell Creek Greenway links the communities of Huntersville and Cornelius and is included in the Emerald Necklace trail loop. The paved, 1.6-mile route is also...
 NC 1.6 mi Asphalt
The Military Cutoff Trail is a paved, north-south route paralleling its namesake roadway on the east end of Wilmington. A wide grassy median separates the trail from the busy roadway. The south end of...
 NC 2 mi Asphalt
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
This connector trail links Mount Airy’s two most popular trails, elevating the experience on each by providing an uninterrupted 6-mile walk or ride along the three greenways. The v-shaped trail, which...
 NC 2.2 mi Asphalt
The Muddy Creek Greenway follows its namesake waterway through woodlands and meadows in the western outskirts of Winston-Salem. The mix of environments makes the trail a birdwatchers paradise....
 NC 4 mi Asphalt
The 1.2-mile Nantahala Bikeway extends from National Forest Rd./Winding Stairs Rd. to the Nantahala Gorge raft launch site in the Nantahala National Forest. A half-mile of the trail follows an...
 NC 1.2 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 Oconaluftee River Trail is a popular 3 mile out-and-back trail along the banks of the river of the same name. The popular gravel trail is one of two in the Smokey Mountains National Park that...
 NC 1.5 mi Dirt
For lovers of outdoors, the Oklawaha Greenway presents a natural escape in an otherwise suburban setting.  The greenway trails Mud Creek for a big part of its length, beginning its northwesterly...
 NC 3.5 mi Asphalt
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
Overview Located approximately 25 miles east of the vibrant city of Asheville, the Point Lookout Trail offers visitors the opportunity to be enveloped by nature as they travel through the dense...
 NC 3.6 mi Asphalt
In 1865, at the end of the Civil War, freed slaves were drawn to an encampment of Union troops along the Tar River in eastern North Carolina. When the troops left, the settlers stayed, calling the...
 NC 3 mi Dirt, Grass
The Purple Martin Greenway provides a beautiful community amenity in Rutherfordton. The quaint western North Carolina town was established in 1787 and has many buildings on the National Register of...
 NC 3.2 mi Asphalt
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 Salem Creek Greenway follows the tree-lined creek for just over 5 miles through southern Winston-Salem.  From the western end, the trail begins off the parking lot for the Marketplace Mall....
 NC 5.2 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
Overview Originally created in 1911, the 365-acre Salem Lake offers a recreational haven on Winston-Salem’s east side. Holding approximately a billion gallons of water, the lake provides a third of...
 NC 7 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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
Closure Notice: The suspension bridge over First Broad River is temporarily closed due to flooding. Please check with local news authorities before heading out on the trail. Shelby's rail-trail...
 NC 1.5 mi Dirt
The Skewarkee Trail in Williamston, NC, runs along a railroad corridor that was once part of the Atlantic Coastline Railway. The wide, paved track is 1 mile long and a nice jaunt for bikers, inline...
 NC 0.9 mi Asphalt
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
As you might expect, the South Fork Rail-Trail closely follows the South Fork of the Catawba River on the south end of Lincolnton. The trail rests atop a former rail corridor within land preserved by...
 NC 2 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
South Tar River Greenway offers a pleasant, wooded route of nearly 5 miles in the eastern North Carolina city of Greenville. The paved trail follows the southern bank of the Tar River with few road...
 NC 4.7 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
Statesville’s greenway system is still a collection of unlinked segments, but there are plans in place to build a truly connected non-motorized path network. Today, the discrete sections offer a...
 NC 6 mi Asphalt, Gravel
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
Overview The Thermal Belt Rail Trail lies at the heart of communities in Rutherford and Polk County. The name of the trail comes from the surrounding Isothermal Belt region which results in mild...
 NC 13.6 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
Torrence Creek Greenway offers a pleasant route through meadows, woodlands, and wetlands south of Huntersville. Along the paved, 1.4-mile route, the trail offers many points to access the surrounding...
 NC 1.9 mi Asphalt
Overview 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...
 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
Closure notice: This location is closed until further notice due to effects of Hurricane Helene and other storms in late September. Please refer to the City of Asheville website for more...
 NC 2 mi Asphalt
Kitty Hawk is a charming seaside town in the Outer Banks, but it was the Wright Brothers of Ohio who put int on the map when in 1903, they piloted the first ever successful flight. The two names are...
 NC 0.5 mi Concrete
Currently made up of seven sections, the Yadkin River Greenway offers 8.2-miles of trails covering approximately 10 miles from theW.Kerr-Scott Dam through Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro, and ending...
 NC 8.2 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The half-mile 8th Street Greenway begins at North Loop Road and follows a tree-lined northwesterly route to Bakers Creek Park, where it connects to a trail of the same name which is part of a regional...
 NC 0.5 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
The Bethabara Greenway is a multiuse, multisurface trail that takes users through historic Bethabara in the City of Winston-Salem, NC. Bethabara was a settlement founded in the 18th Century by...
 NC 2.6 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips
Overview The Bicentennial Greenway is a 14.5-mile paved pathway connecting the City of Greensboro to the City of High Point, NC. The trail, which is a joint effort of the two cities and Guilford...
 NC 14.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
Briar Creek Greenway will one day stretch 6 miles through Charlotte and connect to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Currently, the trail is open in two disconnected segments totaling 1.4 miles. The...
 NC 1.4 mi Asphalt
The Buffalo Creek Preserve Trail provides a 2-mile moderately challenging hike or mountain bike ride in the rural community of Mount Pleasant, about 30 miles northeast of Charlotte. The unpaved trail...
 NC 2.1 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel
Overview Once no more than a humble maintenance path along a trolley line, the Charlotte Rail Trail now offers a vibrant pathway extending 3.5 miles from Charlotte’s Center City to the South End....
 NC 3.5 mi Asphalt, Brick, Concrete
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
Overview 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...
 NC 7 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
Overview The Emerald Path is an 11-mile multiuse pathway stretching from the Indian Beach town limits all the way to The Point at Bogue Inlet at the western end of Emerald Isle. About the...
 NC 11 mi Asphalt
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
Overview The Estatoe Trail is a relatively flat trail, spanning almost 6 miles between downtown Brevard and Pisgah National Forest. About the Route The bike path has an asphalt surface for...
 NC 5.9 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel
Closure notice: The French Broad River Greenway is open between Amboy Riverfront Park and Hominy Creek River Park, as well as between Craven Street and French Broad River Park. The section that runs...
 NC 3.5 mi Asphalt
Overview The Gary Shell Cross-City Trail connects the Wilmington campus of the University of North Carolina with the City of Wilmington's many recreational attractions, including Halyburton Park,...
 NC 15.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
A trip along the Gold Hill Rail-Trail through this historic village will transport you back to a time when North Carolina was the country's major gold-producing state. Signs posted every few hundred...
 NC 2.2 mi Dirt, Gravel
Green Mill Run Greenway travels across Greenville, connecting important city attractions and institutions such as East Carolina University and Greensprings Park. About midway along the route, you'll...
 NC 3.1 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 Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek Greenways cover 2 miles of trail alongside their namesake creeks in Charlotte's city center. The Irwin Creek Greenway begins at Ray's Splash Planet and travels...
 NC 2 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The Island Greenway is a scenic multiuse trail that meanders for 1.2 miles through the beautiful town of Carolina Beach on Pleasure Island, a coastal barrier island. The paved asphalt trail is smooth...
 NC 1.2 mi Asphalt
Latham Park Greenway sits nestled among the neighborhoods of Latham Park, Iriving Park and Fisher Park in Greensboro. A concrete trail runs the length of Latham Park, from North Elm Street south to...
 NC 1.2 mi Concrete
Overview From woods to wetlands to meadows, the 4.9-mile Little Tennessee River Greenway passes through a variety of habitats as it follows the scenic banks of the Little Tennessee River. Part of...
 NC 4.9 mi Asphalt
In the 1870s, the arrival of the railroad into Winston-Salem helped spur the growth of its tobacco industry. Those factory buildings and warehouses survived into the present day and have been...
 NC 1.7 mi Asphalt
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
The McAlpine Creek Greenway is a picturesque 4.4-mile trail that runs through a lush green corridor in south Charlotte. Following the McAlpine Creek through woods and wetlands, this multiuse...
 NC 4.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk
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 Peavine Trail runs for 1.5 miles from State Street in downtown Marion, North Carolina to just south of the First Christian Church on Rutherford Road. Construction of the crushed gravel and grass...
 NC 1.5 mi Crushed Stone, Grass
Overview The Railroad Grade Road is a 10.8-mile road built on an old railroad grade that was once part of the Virginia-Carolina Railroad (Virginia Creeper). This part of the Virginia Creeper line...
 NC 10.8 mi Asphalt
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 Roanoke Canal Trail is a beautiful recreational biking route from the town of Roanoke Rapids to Weldon. The trail follows one of the country's most impressive and best-preserved early 19-century...
 NC 7.8 mi Crushed Stone, Dirt
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
The South Fork New River Greenway offers a winding, paved pathway through the town of Boone, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Brookshire Park is at the northern end of the trail...
 NC 1.8 mi Asphalt
The Tar River Trail parallels the Tar River, where Tuscarora Indians traveled before colonists settled here. Along the trail you will find evidence of early colonial history, the industrial...
 NC 3 mi Asphalt
Running between Mallard Creek Greenway and Rocky River Road, the Toby Creek Greenway provides an important connection with the University of North Carolina's Charlotte campus.  The paved, multiuse...
 NC 2.7 mi Boardwalk, Concrete
The Yadkin Rail Trail, also known as the Rock Creek Park Greenway, is a short hiking trail south of Albemarle, North Carolina. The trail follows the same former Norfolk Southern Railway corridor as...
 NC 0.8 mi Gravel
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
Highland Rail Trail is named for the neighborhood that it runs adjacent to as it travels through Gastonia along the former Carolina and Northwestern (C&NW) Railway. Although short, it offers an...
 NC 1.6 mi Asphalt
The River to the Sea Bikeway (WMPO Bicycle Route 1) is an 11-mile, on- and off-road bicycle route that follows the Historic Beach Car Line, which carried vacationers from downtown Wilmington to...
 NC 11 mi Asphalt
The Roger F. Snyder Greenway is an ambitious project to create a citywide trail system in Albemarle, North Carolina. A portion of the trail is open for use, including two disconnected segments on a...
 NC 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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 1-mile Troutman Rail-Trail runs from Troutman's business district to a newer north end shopping area, following the former rail bed of the Statesville to Charlotte Norfolk Southern Line. The...
 NC 1 mi Concrete
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
Corolla Greenway offers beautiful views of Currituck Sound and maritime forest along North Carolina's popular Outer Banks. The paved north-south pathway, which largely parallels N.C. Highway 12 (also...
 NC 9 mi Boardwalk, Concrete
Hillsdale Greenway is just one in Greensboro's catalogue of greenway trails scattered in neighborhoods across the city. The concrete trail sits in Hillsdale Park, paralleling South Buffalo Creek....
 NC 1.1 mi Concrete
The Salisbury Greenway is a developing trail network in the City of Salisbury that connects residential areas, local businesses, schools, restaurants, recreational spaces, parks, open fields, and...
 NC 4.05 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete
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
As its name suggests, the Winston-Salem Strollway presents the perfect setting for a leisurely walk. Completed in 1988, the popular rail-trail links Winston-Salem's modern business district with...
 NC 1.2 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
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
The Bailey Road Multi-Use Path links Caldwell Station Greenway with the Plum Creek Greenway, which connects to the South Prong Rocky River Greenway. A portion of this multiuse pathway—from where...
 NC 2.33 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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
Beginning less than half a mile from downtown, the Bessemer City Park Trail offers a quiet natural retreat. The 1.3-mile route begins at the basketball court in Bessemer City Park and quickly dives...
 NC 1.3 mi Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt
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 Campbell Creek Greenway is a 1.8-mile paved trail that runs through Mecklenburg County in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. The greenway is surrounded by beautiful natural areas, including...
 NC 1.8 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
Clark's Creek Greenway is a beautiful trail located in the city of Charlotte. It spans a total distance of 2.5 miles and is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and locals out with their...
 NC 2.5 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Downtown Greenway is a paved multiuse trails winding through Greensboro, North Carolina. The trail is close to 1.5 miles long, beginning on Spring Garden Street, with a landscaped buffer between...
 NC 1.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Emerald Necklace is a developing 13-mile trail loop of greenways and multiuse paths in the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville. The route makes use of portions of the Caldwell Station...
 NC 13 mi Asphalt, Concrete
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
Greenhaven Greenway sits in the linear park of the same name. The trail mimics the course of Ryan Creek. It begins at Mystic Drive and parallels Lynhaven Drive south. After 500 feet, one branch loops...
 NC 0.63 mi 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
This concrete trail travels the length of Lake Daniel Park, from Friendly Avenue to Mendenhall Street. The trail sits in the shadow of overhead power lines as it parallels North Buffalo Creek. The...
 NC 2 mi Concrete
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 2.2-mile, paved Louisburg Bike Trail runs from S. Main Street to Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC). At the Main St. end, you'll find the trail at Depot Street Hill, just south of the Tar...
 NC 2.24 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
The Northeast Community Greenway is 1.2 miles of paved hiking and biking pathway. The trail is a safe place that Greensboro residents can get outside and into nature. On a given day, you will be in...
 NC 1.2 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
Part of the Emerald Necklace trail loop, the Plum Creek Greenway is a short, paved multiuse trail in Cornelius, North Carolina, that is suitable for walking and biking. It's a pleasant neighborhood...
 NC 0.6 mi Asphalt
The Rail Switch Nature Trail lies on the edge of the Roanoke River. The trail is located a stone's throw from downtown but it plunges users into an immersive natural escape. Beginning at the edge of...
 NC 0.3 mi Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass
The Reed Creek Greenway is a short but pleasant multiuse path that connects downtown Asheville to the University of North Carolina campus. The trail starts on Magnolia Avenue and parallels the creek...
 NC 0.7 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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
Rolling Road Greenway is one of Greensboro's collection of neighborhood-based pathways bringing residents close to the water bodies in their city; in this case, South Buffalo Creek. The concrete trail...
 NC 0.63 mi Concrete
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
Shannon Hills Greenway is a concrete path along Ryan Creek in Greensboro, NC. The trail begins in Shannon Woods Park on Vandalia Road. Across Rehobeth Church Road, the trail enters Shannon Hills Park,...
 NC 1.15 mi Concrete
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
As its name suggests, this multiuse path travels along the South Prong of the Rocky River in Davidson, Mecklenburg County. The South Prong Rocky River Greenway is included in the trail loop called...
 NC 2.2 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
Neighbors can meet and interact on the Southeast Greenway, a 1.2-mile paved recreation path. The trail begins continues on where the Downtown Greenway leaves off, heading south starting at the Freeman...
 NC 1.2 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 Stadium Greenway is a short but popular paved pathway in the heart of Greenville. It runs through the East Carolina University campus along the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium from which the trail gets its...
 NC 0.6 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 Twiford Street Multi-use Path can be found in the Outer Banks town of Kitty Hawk. The asphalt trail mimics Twiford Street between Rogers Road in the west to The Woods Road in the east. The pretty...
 NC 0.9 mi Asphalt
This trail follows alongside the West Branch of the Rocky River in Davidson, NC and is a part of the Carolina Thread trails complex. The greenway offers a refreshing walk or ride into nature, passing...
 NC 2.8 mi Asphalt
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 multi-use Yadkin River Trail accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists and joggers in the beautiful Happy Valley area of Caldwell County. The 2-mile trail is paved and includes a walking loop near the...
 NC 2 mi Asphalt, Dirt
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

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Recent Trail Reviews

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

Clean, well kept, and paved the entire way. The trail is well marked; however, there was construction so we had to go around certain areas. Me and a friend ran the entire trail and it was beautiful.

December, 2024 by kaelynkellogg

Clean, well kept, and paved the entire way. The trail is well marked; however, there was construction so we had to go around certain areas. Me and a friend ran the entire trail and it was beautiful.

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McDowell Creek Greenway

Secluded Suburban Trail

November, 2024 by maryepalermo

Saturday afternoon ride on a bright November day. Surprisingly limited number of cyclists, walkers, runners, & strollers. Entered at Birkdale Village Trailhead. Congested area. Suggest trying Catawba Road instead. Shaded trail with elevation changes and some crossings.

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Little Tennessee River Greenway

Great little trail but a few spots are unpaved.

November, 2024 by susancnett

This is a nice trail that runs beside and crosses over the river. Most of the trail is paved, but parts were not paved or were perhaps covered in sand and dirt. (Hence the 4-star rating.) I am unsure if it is always this way or a result of the recent Hurricane that passed this way. (Fall 2024).

I was impressed with the number of benches along the trail and the great signs helping us know where to go. One portion (in Franklin) runs through an unpaved parking lot behind some stores. At first, we were confused but then we saw a sign explaining where to go to get back to the trail.

Also in Franklin is a small "Women's History Park" with a statue and plaques explaining the park and the statue. It was worth the time to look and read.

There are also some cafes and restaurants in that area so you can enjoy a quick coffee or a more relaxed meal.

Being autumn, there was a lot of "tree debris" on sections of the path but overall this was a nice path that we hope to enjoy again.

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Accordion

Four Mile Creek Greenway (Town of Matthews)

Great for strollers

November, 2024 by mrsbeem2019

We love this trail. Sometimes bikers don’t use proper etiquette when passing families with small children; however, it’s a great trail for families. Watch out for baby brown snakes. They come up every once in a while, typically after a storm.

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Reservoir Park Greenway

Not so much this trail but all the others that attach to this one. Many spots with 4" of sand. Walking would be great. Bikes with narrow tires forget it. I have 3"tires and I fish tailed all over. Nice place and very clean. Restrooms were clean.

November, 2024 by stevehicks_tl

Not so much this trail but all the others that attach to this one. Many spots with 4" of sand. Walking would be great. Bikes with narrow tires forget it. I have 3"tires and I fish tailed all over. Nice place and very clean. Restrooms were clean.

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Caldwell Station Creek Greenway

Great trail. still not complete

November, 2024 by v.londhe

I rode my bike on this trail last weekend. It was beautiful with the fall trees..there los a small in complete section. But otherwise it is a great greenway. The leaves were turning and so it looked beautiful!

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Jacksonville-Camp LeJeune Rail-to-Trails

trail head - new bridge middle school

October, 2024 by stevemurray29

Small parking adjacent to new bridge middle school football field. Also park at middle school. 34.75177° N, 77.42777° W

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Thermal Belt Rail Trail

wonderful trail

October, 2024 by keowe

We just rode this trail yesterday. It was open all the way. They did have a lot of trees down but all are cleared off the trail. Highly recommend this trail.

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Roanoke Canal Trail

great trail for a quick ride

October, 2024 by bermudamann

fun short trail with mountain bike if you're travelling on I-95 to break up the drive. Has some flowy S curves and small hills and minor roots. Scenic spots along the river and amongst the trees.

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Little Sugar Creek Greenway

wonderful!

October, 2024 by simonsays60

We started at freedom Park to go south towards South Carolina. There are detour signs as you leave the park that are hard to find. Once you get on the trail along the river, it is smooth sailing with no stops.

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Dunn-Erwin Rail-Trail

Trail needs lights and porta johns

October, 2024 by dalee3

Beautiful trail, but would be better if there were lights along the trail despite the worries if it disturbs our wildlife.

Having lights would make the trail feel much safer to walk on, especially in the winter evenings when it gets darker earlier. Namely, the wooded area closer to Erwin would be ideal since it's a bit more remote than other sections of the trail.

Also, it would be worthwhile putting some porta johns along the trail for those who may need to use the bathroom.

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Gary Shell Cross-City Trail

Severe Parking Shortages for Trail Access

October, 2024 by luckydogupcyle

The lack of adequate parking for walkers along the trails is a glaring oversight by the planning board. It’s evident that they were aware of this shortfall when they designed the parking options. Unfortunately, the influence of developers and boards dominated by politicians and investors continues to overshadow the needs of the community.

As a result, trail users are forced to park in neighborhood easements near trailheads, creating tension with local residents. The planning board must prioritize the addition of sufficient parking areas rather than catering to commercial interests that prioritize land sales over community needs.

Effective planning should involve acquiring land for parking during the trail development process, yet they ignored this critical issue—particularly on Rose Ave, where the only available parking area was eliminated through land sale. The barriers residents have erected in easements are a direct response to this neglect.

These politically motivated decisions are not just disappointing; they are detrimental to the community. It’s time for the planning board to take a stand for the citizens they serve and make informed, responsible choices for our shared spaces.

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