Neuse River Greenway Trail

The Neuse River Greenway Trail is 27.5 miles of paved trail with diverse features. The trail offers scenic views of the Neuse River, winding boardwalk areas through wetlands, historical sights, interpretive signs, and agricultural fields. Check the Greenway alerts page before visiting for closure information.

The Neuse River Trail is a segment of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a long-distance trail that runs across North Carolina from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks. It features canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities.

All distance measurements assume a start point at Falls Lake Dam.

Trails are open from dawn to dusk daily.

Access points:
Falls Dam Access 12098 Falls of the Neuse Road
Buffaloe Road Access 4901 Elizabeth Drive
Milburnie Dam 1101 Old Milburnie Road
Anderson Point Access 20 Anderson Point Drive
Poole Road Access 6501 Poole Road

Neuse River Trail Closure with Detour between Mile Markers 15 ¼ and 17 ¼