A Lovely 2-Mile Lake Walk at Bond Park, Cary To Remember

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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 (we have walked it many times).

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How Long Is The Bond Park Lake Trail?

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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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This lake trail offers lovely glimpses of Bond Lake along the way, plus plenty of shade for the warmer months and brilliant colors in the Fall.

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If you want to extend your 2 mile hike, the Bond Park trail is just one of six trails to choose from at Bond Park (there are maps in the main parking lot).

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Where Is The Bond Park Trail?

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