DON’T MISS THE 2-MILE LAKE WALK AT BOND PARK, CARY

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I’ve said it many times, one of our favorite things about living in the Raleigh area is having access to so many Greenway trails and lakes, and walking the 2-mile Bond Park Lake Trail is a favorite of ours.

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The other half is natural and mulched through the woods with exposed tree roots and a few wooden boardwalks and bridges.

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The great thing is the trail hugs the perimeter of Bond Lake making it easy to follow and is relatively well signposted.

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You could easily spend several hours here. The lake provides for boating and fishing access (no charge to fish from shore) whilst bank fishing is allowed from the 200-foot boardwalk and grassy areas of the lake front.

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We also see many people enjoying the small beach area and picnicking on the large grassy areas or the boardwalk.

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If you’re looking for an easy and picturesque hike, put the Bond Park Lake Trail on your list of things to do in Raleigh.

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