KID-FRIENDLY TRAILS IN RALEIGH WALK OR BIKE

One of our favorite things about living in Raleigh with kids is having access to so many Greenway trails, lakes, and nature.

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And if you’re searching on your phone for walking trails near me, below are our favorite kid-friendly trails in Raleigh to do as a family!

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SAL’S BRANCH TRAIL

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LAKE JOHNSON LOOP TRAIL

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LAKE LYNN TRAIL

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BIKE THE ART TO HEART TRAIL

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ANN & JIM GOODNIGHT MUSEUM PARK

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