THE SHELLEY LAKE PARK LOOP TRAIL

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One of the reasons we love living in Raleigh is having access to so many lakes and trails, and the Shelley Lake Park loop trail is another of our favorite short walks.

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This 2-mile paved Greenway trail is part of the bigger 180-mile Capital Area Greenway system and is perfect for walkers, runners and bikers as it winds its way around the pretty lake.

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WHERE IS SHELLEY LAKE PARK?

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WALKING THE 2 MILE SHELLEY LAKE TRAIL

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