Find the top rated walking trails in North Carolina, whether you're looking for an easy short walking trail or a long walking trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Click on a walking trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.
Trail Image | Trail Name | States | Length | Surface | Rating |
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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...
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NC | 3.3 mi | Asphalt |
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Overview
The American Tobacco Trail extends uninterrupted from Durham more than 22 miles south through Chatham County to its southern terminus in Wake County.
About the Route
Starting from...
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NC | 22.2 mi | Asphalt, Crushed Stone |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.6 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 2.2 mi | Asphalt, Crushed Stone |
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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...
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NC | 7.74 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone |
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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....
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NC | 1.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 7.13 mi | Asphalt |
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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....
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NC | 2.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 4.75 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk |
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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...
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NC | 2.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.6 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 7 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk |
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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...
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NC | 3.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 7 mi | Asphalt |
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NC | 4 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.8 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 3.5 mi | Crushed Stone |
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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...
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NC | 2.75 mi | Asphalt |
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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/...
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NC | 6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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....
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NC | 2.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Crushed Stone |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 2.3 mi | Asphalt |
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Glens Creek Greenway is a one-mile shared use trail in Asheville, North Carolina. It stretches between Weaver Park and Broadway St. Although short, the trail connects to destinations including Weaver...
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NC | 1 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 4.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.7 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.7 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 6.3 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 4.3 mi | Asphalt, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 1.6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 19.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 0.5 mi | Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 5.8 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 4.66 mi | Asphalt, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 1.7 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 3.4 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk |
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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...
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NC | 0.86 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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....
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NC | 4 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 34.6 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1 mi | Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Dirt |
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Notice: Clean-up has begun along the greenway. The City of Hendersonville is working to remove mud, debris and fallen trees.
For lovers of outdoors, the Oklawaha Greenway presents a natural escape...
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NC | 3.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 5.81 mi | Concrete, Gravel |
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Closure notice: The Point Lookout Trail is temporarily closed.
Overview
Located approximately 25 miles east of the vibrant city of Asheville, the Point Lookout Trail offers visitors the...
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NC | 3.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 3 mi | Dirt, Grass |
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Closure notice: The southern section of the Purple Martin Greenway is currently blocked by numerous hazards, making the trail impassable south of Skyline Drive. Please only use the trail between...
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NC | 3.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.1 mi | Concrete, Gravel, Sand |
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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...
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NC | 1.8 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk |
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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....
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NC | 5.2 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 7 mi | Asphalt, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 2.6 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 0.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.4 mi | Asphalt |
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Closure notice: Trails on Catawba Lands Conservancy Preserves temporarily closed. Due to storm impacts from Hurricane Helene, all segments of Thread Trail located on Catawba Lands Conservancy...
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NC | 2 mi | Crushed Stone, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 4.7 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.3 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 6 mi | Asphalt, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.8 mi | Asphalt |
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Closure notice: Due to Hurricane Helene, miles 0-4.5 are CLOSED until further notice. Please consult the trail manager's updates for more information.
Overview
The Thermal Belt Rail Trail lies...
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NC | 13.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 3.5 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 15.8 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 2.25 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 7 mi | Asphalt |
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This is a 2-mile greenway located in the newly improved River Arts District on the east bank of the French Broad River. It was developed as part of the larger River Arts District Transportation...
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NC | 2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.5 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 8.2 mi | Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 0.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.3 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.6 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Dirt, Gravel, Sand, Woodchips |
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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...
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NC | 14.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 1.4 mi | Asphalt |
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Closure notice: Trails on Catawba Lands Conservancy Preserves temporarily closed. Due to storm impacts from Hurricane Helene, all segments of Thread Trail located on Catawba Lands Conservancy...
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NC | 2.1 mi | Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel |
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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....
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NC | 3.5 mi | Asphalt, Brick, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 19.3 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 7 mi | Concrete, Crushed Stone |
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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...
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NC | 11 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.4 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 5.9 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Gravel |
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The French Broad River Greenway links three of Asheville's parks: Hominy Creek River Park, Carrier Park, and French Broad River Park. The trail follows the river, coursing through a wooded strip of...
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NC | 3.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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,...
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NC | 15.8 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 2.2 mi | Dirt, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 3.1 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 3.8 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 2 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 4.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.7 mi | Asphalt |
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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,...
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NC | 0.2 mi | Asphalt, Sand |
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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...
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NC | 4.4 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk |
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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...
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NC | 1 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 6.5 mi | Asphalt, Dirt, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Crushed Stone, Grass |
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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...
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NC | 10.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 7.8 mi | Crushed Stone, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 3.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 3 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.7 mi | Boardwalk, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 0.8 mi | Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 2.3 mi | Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 2.1 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.4 mi | Crushed Stone, Sand |
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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...
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NC | 3.7 mi | Asphalt, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 1.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1.66 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1.1 mi | Asphalt |
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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,...
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NC | 0.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 9 mi | Boardwalk, Concrete |
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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....
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NC | 1.1 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 4.05 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1.26 mi | Asphalt, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone |
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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...
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NC | 3.5 mi | Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 1.9 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 0.5 mi | Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 2.33 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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,...
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NC | 0.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.3 mi | Boardwalk, Concrete, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 0.7 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.67 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.3 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.5 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 13 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 2.3 mi | Asphalt, Boardwalk |
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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...
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NC | 2.6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 0.63 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 2.8 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1.5 mi | Concrete, Gravel |
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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...
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NC | 2 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 0.38 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.24 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.9 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1 mi | Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 1.1 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.6 mi | Asphalt, Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 0.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.3 mi | Boardwalk, Dirt, Grass |
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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 and...
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NC | 0.7 mi | Asphalt, Dirt |
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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.
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NC | 1.5 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.31 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.63 mi | Concrete |
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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,...
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NC | 0.75 mi | Asphalt |
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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,...
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NC | 1.15 mi | Concrete |
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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...
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NC | 0.85 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt |
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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.
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NC | 0.45 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.6 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 0.2 mi | Gravel, Sand |
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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...
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NC | 0.9 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2.8 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 1.39 mi | Asphalt |
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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...
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NC | 2 mi | Asphalt, Dirt |
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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...
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NC | 1.2 mi | Asphalt |
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Non-scenic except the creek
Main path is flat and shaded. A hidden statue is along the way. There are some side trails to extend the walk.
The first .6 of a mile from the botanical gardens is very nice, being separate from the road, and a long a creek. The last .4 is slightly uphill and alongside the road. Of course there are several miles of trails in the botanical gardens too.
My husband and I were looking for a trail that was flat but in the woods. My husband recently has knee replacement surgery and he was able to walk easily on this trail. For this trip, we only went partway but next time, hopefully, he’ll be able to go further. It was so pretty and the history of the renovated mill is very interesting. I want to add that if you are south bound on 321, after you exit, turn right. The rest of the directions are great.
With all the beauty of Wilmington and beaches, why can't our government spend money on a legitimate bike path from Leland/Wilmington to the beach? Instead, we get Dollar Trees and Car washes!! C'mon Wilmington Government, we can do better!!
Excellent trail. Unobstructed and scenic with all types of turns and bridges. Got an easy 10 here and could have went further. Love the mixed crowd; kids, bikers, runners and dogs. Super exciting to see so many people into fitness and outdoors.
Nice trail with more than 4 miles if you include gravel/dirt surface trails that wind through some pretty woods. Can be busy on the weekends especially on the paved portion of the trail.
One thing that must be improved. Rode it the first time today. It's not completely confusing but it's not totally clear which way you go at turns, street crossings..... maybe it's the road painted green... duh... but it's still not quite clear. Great job overall. How about some green arrows on surface showing direction ?
Just what I was looking for: easily accessible, thoughtfully designed and well maintained, beautifully picturesque in places! Just the right length to be a good workout if you do the whole thing or for smaller jaunts between the little parks in connects. This trail would be ideal for a group outing where the members are at different ages and abilities. Children and walkers could start at the Pet Park on 7th St., for example, and go north through the pretty, level, middle section that runs along the creek while the bicyclers cover the longer distance.
Nice Greenway connecting several parks. Much of it follows power lines. Not really scenic. Nice asphalt trail. Quiet. I wouldn't make a point of coming back.
I got to the southern end of this trail early Saturday to begin riding it. I should have read the other reviews. The parking area is closed. So I drove up the Carolina Place Mall area and started at the Hwy 51 crossing pedaling north. It was a GREAT ride! The trail was nice just about everywhere. There were a few spots with mud/sand from the creek flooding but not too bad. I made it about 8 miles up to Hillside Ave behind Park Road Shopping Center and then headed back. Next time I will start here and continue north. Eventually I will catch that southern part. My goal is to eventually bike the whole trail. So far it has been great.
While not much traffic exists on this road, the cars that drive down drive quite fast and I feel this isn't the best place to send people for a walk. If there were a sidewalk going along this road, I think this would be a wonderful and lovely place to recreate.
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