A MUST DO FOR NATURE LOVERS: LAKE LYNN TRAIL IN NORTH RALEIGH

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The Lake Lynn Trail is a paved 2.8 mile loop that follows the perimeter of the lake offering lovely views, and it’s part of the Hare Snipe Creek Trail and the greater Capital Area Greenway system, one of the best features about living in Raleigh.  

Lake Lynn is a man-made lake and was created for flood control purposes in 1976 by damming Hare Snipe Creek, a tributary of Crabtree Creek, and the lake lies entirely within the city of Raleigh’s 75-acre Lake Lynn Park.

At just under three miles, it’s the perfect length for us with kids and for those looking for a quick morning walk or after work evening de-stress.  

We loved all the wooden boardwalks across the lake, and the mixture of paved trail, forest setting, and lake views. 

For families with kids, the trail was relatively flat with a few small inclines but our kids had no problem biking it, and we saw plenty of families pushing strollers. 

It’s one of the prettiest lakes in Raleigh. The scenery is beautiful with the gorgeous trees and forest backdrop against the lake. 

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