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Explore the best rated trails in Henderson, NC, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Carolina North Greenway and Riverwalk Greenway . With more than 68 trails covering 258 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

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Abbotts Creek Trail

Abbotts Creek Trail courses along a tree-lined route beside open fields and subdivisions in a suburban community near Wake Forest, North...

Length: 3.3 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

56 Reviews

American Tobacco Trail

Closure notice: Due to damage from Hurricane Helene, the American Tobacco Trail is closed between the Wimberly Road trailhead and the Town...

Length: 22.2 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone

2 Reviews

Annie Jones Greenway

Annie Jones Greenway provides a natural escape in the middle of the city. The trail goes through woods, and past streams for a short,

Length: 1.2 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

1 Review

Baileywick Trail

Most of the short and sweet Baileywick Trail runs through Baileywick Park in the oakwood neighborhood of suburban Raleigh, North Carolina.

Length: 0.6 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

0 Reviews

Batchelor Branch Greenway

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...

Length: 0.8 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

5 Reviews

Beaver Creek Greenway

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...

Length: 2.3 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

8 Reviews

Black Creek Greenway

Notice: There are currently detours in place for the closed sections of the Black Creek Greenway. The detours utilize parts of the Weston...

Length: 7.13 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

2 Reviews

Bolin Creek Trail

Bolin Creek Trail is a 3-mile out and back multipurpose trail in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The paved trail begins at Community Center...

Length: 2.2 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

0 Reviews

Camp Branch Greenway

A morning jog, an evening walk or a place to take off the training wheels, this short neighborhood path provides opportunities for that and...

Length: 0.7 mi

State: NC

Surface: Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Roanoke Canal Trail

Too Rough

July, 2025 by cherbini

We did this trail 7.26.25. It is not maintained and is only suitable for mountain bikes. Rocks, roots, overhanging branches (some with thorns) and dangerous downhills with sharp turns at the bottom. Add to that sewage plant smells, insects and little signage. Look elsewhere.

Neuse River Greenway Trail

Great Trail

July, 2025 by joe4lisa

Great trail for this first timer to the area. Arrived on a Saturday around 7:30am. Parking lot was starting to fill up quickly. Weather was humid, about 75 degrees. Felt safe as there were plenty of runners & cyclists on the path. Majority of the path is shaded, which was a blessing on this hotter than July weather. Police presence on the trail as well. A lovely couple was passing out cold water bottles, which was much appreciated. Would definitely visit this trail when visiting the area again.

Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail

Most of the trail is blocked for repair.

July, 2025 by evada

It would be a good trail for hybrid, gravel or trail bike, the parts assessable are maintained, but the majority of the trail is closed for repair. The sign says from hurricane Michael, which occurred in October 2018. So despite the claim of working diligently, I hold little hope of it being opened any time soon.

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Walnut Creek Trail (NC)

Nice ride. We enjoyed the trail.

July, 2025 by tduquette_tl

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

Black Creek Greenway

Great Bike Ride

April, 2025 by theklug

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

Crabtree Creek Greenway

very good urban/suburban creek trail

April, 2025 by chrisneilbelles

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

American Tobacco Trail

Bucket List Trail

March, 2025 by mlawlor72

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

Sam's Branch Greenway

Trail is closed. No timetable for re-opening.

February, 2025 by cspeary

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

Tobacco Heritage Trail

Don’t ride when wet

January, 2025 by terriannjma_tl

This is a very lovely trail with some elevation gain and loss, but very quiet and remote. The key is do not ride this trail if there has been any substantial moisture! We rode this trail when there was snow and ice on the trail as well as melt water and the trail was like riding through quicksand. Very difficult! Maybe during the summertime when it’s dry it would be lovely but not today. Riding on the snow and ice was also treacherous as there were packed down frozen tracks from a truck that uses the path for maintenance and access to surrounding areas.

Simms Branch Trail

Enjoyable

January, 2025 by lilcancun

Walked just 2 miles but it was so nice, around the lake, through the woods, very nice. Will go back.

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.

American Tobacco Trail

We made a trip from western NC to ride the trail. Riding bikes we are always looking for longer trails and this was worth the trip!Also got to experience and enjoy the Durham area. Hopefully we'll get the opportunity to return sometime soon.

October, 2024 by 1anonly0069

We made a trip from western NC to ride the trail. Riding bikes we are always looking for longer trails and this was worth the trip!Also got to experience and enjoy the Durham area. Hopefully we'll get the opportunity to return sometime soon.

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