LAKE RALEIGH: A HIDDEN GEM

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Walnut Creek Trail (Lake Raleigh Trail)

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Head to the right along the path towards Avent Ferry Rd and you’ll pass the North Shore residential complex, and cross a nice bridge for photo opportunities, and forestry and wetlands area.

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Apparently Lake Raleigh is a nice place to watch a sunset – on our list for things to come back for a sunset paddle, or maybe a sunset picnic!

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Park Guidelines

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE!

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