All the best hiking, biking, and walking trails in Raleigh and nearby towns in the Triangle region.
The Art to Heart Trail is a 6-mile, paved greenway bike route that connects the NC Museum of Art to downtown Raleigh. It’s one of the best bike rides in Raleigh, and after riding it as a family of four, Caroline and I recently rode it again, just the two of us, as a weekend
The Historic Yates Mill County Park is the place to be if you love learning about local history, walking nature trails, and escaping the honking and hustle of downtown in your free time. It will make you feel like you’re a million miles away (but you’re only a 10-minute drive from downtown). Yep, it’s hard
Every year in May, Raleigh shifts into a lower gear for Bike Month, a time when the city’s streets and greenways fill with the steady rhythm of two spinning wheels. Whether you’re a seasoned cycling enthusiast or you just fancy dusting off your old childhood BMX for a weekend, there are plenty of bike trails
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They don’t call Raleigh the City of Oaks for nothing, so if you want to get out into nature, you’ll find plenty of hiking trails in Raleigh where you can see why the city gets this namesake. Raleigh is awash with greenery. It’s one of the things we love about living in Raleigh with kids.
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The Shelley Lake Park loop trail is one of our favorite short walks in North Raleigh, and is the perfect place for a gentle stroll on a summer’s morning, or to get some much-needed workout in. Being just 2 miles long, this loop trail is perfect for joggers, and also has workout stations and restrooms,
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If you’re looking for a quiet place for some solitude and to simultaneously stretch your legs, then you might want to surrender to bird songs and still waters on a walk or cycle ride around the serene Lake Lynn Trail in North-West Raleigh, just 8 miles from downtown. The Lake Lynn Trail is an easy,
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Just a 10-20 minute drive out of Raleigh and you’ve landed yourself in leafy Cary, North Carolina, which is home to a community park saturated with tranquil beauty and recreational opportunities. Hugged by Bond Park’s 300-plus acres, a 42-acre lake glistens between the canopies of forest, where paddle boats bob lazily and kayaks glide across
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Despite being a city, there is no shortage of green spots in Raleigh – it’s not called the City of Oaks for nothing! Raleigh has a vast greenway trail system, which over the last 30 years or so, has been expanded and revitalized. Now, there are so many trails in Raleigh that are perfect for
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Lurking beneath the emerald folds of Umstead State Park, the Pott’s Branch Trail is more than just a walk in the woods, it’s a chance to explore nature’s quieter side. On this short, 1.6 mile loop trail, you can gently meander around babbling brooks, stroll past moss-covered stones, and feel the gentle breeze through the
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It’s easy to see why the 5.8-mile loop Company Mill Trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in Umstead State Park. While it is one of the longer trails in Umstead, hikers love it for its diversity in landscapes and beautiful colors during fall season. This trail is one where I’ve felt the
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Talk about a hidden gem. Nestled at the edge of North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus, Lake Raleigh is a 75-acre oasis that you could easily miss. Those who do discover it though will find a tranquil and quiet recreation area, where kayak paddles kiss the water and enthusiastic morning joggers trace the shoreline. Whether
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If you’re on the hunt for nature trails through the forest, that’s not too challenging and child-friendly, should absolutely check out the Sal’s Branch Trail in William B. Umstead State Park. Sal’s Branch Trail is probably the most popular of the Umstead park trails and is a good option for those with small children looking
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If you’ve got a case of cabin fever and you need to get your nature detox, then Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is where you want to go. It’s one of the few nature preserves in the State of North Carolina, and is made up of 140 acres of unique plant life, such as the Eastern
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Our first apartment in Raleigh was right on Lake Johnson Park in an apartment complex, and so for us this place holds special memories. We spent so many times walking around the lake that I feel like I know every turn in the path, every tree, every crack in the pavement and every rooted stump
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When you need to get out of the city and enjoy some peace and tranquility in the forest, then it’s time to hike the Loblolly Trail in Umstead State Park. This 6.4-mile hiking trail in Raleigh is a hidden gem, and one of the best trails in the park to experience its diverse landscape and
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When you want to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Raleigh, you need only drive 15-minutes before you reach the natural oasis of William B Umstead State Park, a jewel in the heart of the Triangle region. The park is made up of 20-miles of hiking trails through lush woodlands, man-made lakes, and glistening
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