Raleigh

Trails

This page lists trails for walking, hiking, biking, skating and horseback riding in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.
Kids Raleigh: Trails - Fun 4 Raleigh Kids
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Abbotts Creek Park and Community Center

Ages 2-5: Rubberized Safety Surface, Fence enclosing area, 2 Tot Bucket Swings Ages 5 - 12: Rubbe ...

Playground Features
9950 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC, 27614
American Tobacco Trail

The American Tobacco Trail is a 22+ mile rails-to-trails project located in the Triangle Region of N ...

1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex, NC, 27502
Anderson Point Park

Offers a variety of habitats for wildlife viewing. Home to the enchanting historic Anderson Family H ...

Playground Features
20 Anderson Point Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Annie L. Jones Park

With tennis courts, ball fields, a playground, and picnic amenities, Annie L. Jones Park is a popula ...

Playground Features
1414 Tarbert Drive, Cary, NC, 27511
Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park

The City of Raleigh received an amazing gift of 157 acres of land along Falls Lake to create its fir ...

Playground Features
5229 Awls Haven Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Apex Community Park

Vast park with a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing, 3 ball fields and 2 batting ...

2200 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, NC, 27511
Apex Nature Park & Seymour Athletic Fields

Over 160 acres of active and passive play await in two distinct sections of the park: Section 1: ...

2600 Evans Road, Apex, NC, 27502
Apollo Heights Park

Two woodchip covered playgrounds, basketball court, and rentable picnic shelters. It has the capaci ...

756 Lunar Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27610
Baileywick Park

The new Baileywick Multi-Sport Pavilion will open for public use. There is a restroom facility in ...

Playground Features
9501 Baileywick Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615
Barwell Road Park and Community Center

The playground and Panther Play 60 Challenge course opened in 2021. The Panther Play 60 Challenge co ...

Playground Features
5857 Barwell Park Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Bass Lake Park

The park is home to many species of native plants and animals which can be viewed along our beautifu ...

900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
Beaver Creek Greenway

Beaver Creek Greenway offers a pleasant, paved route in the community of Apex, a western suburb of R ...

1609 Kelly Road, Apex, NC, 27502
Biltmore Hills Park and Community Center

Outside, the paved walking trail for brisk walks or leisure strolls, playground, picnic shelters, te ...

2615 Fitzgerald Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Black Creek Greenway

Black Creek Greenway is one of the Town's longest and most popular greenways due to its length and c ...

1100 Norwell Boulevard, Cary, NC, 27513
Blue Jay Point County Park

Blue Jay Point County Park is a 236-acre park located on the shores of Falls Lake in northern Wake C ...

3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, NC, 27614
Carpenter Park

This 16-acre neighborhood park features multiple pedestrian trails, a community garden and is the me ...

4420 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary, NC, 27519
Centennial Park

This beautiful 10-acre park features a large, flat space that can be configured to a variety of socc ...

1015 New Bethel Church Road, Garner, NC, 27529
Church Street Park

Church Street Park includes many athletic and recreational activities. There are several amenities t ...

Playground Features
5800 Cricket Pitch Way, Morrisville, NC, 27560
Crabtree Creek Trail

The Crabtree Creek Trail in suburban Raleigh, North Carolina, is composed of seven segments: Allegha ...

4000 Lindsay Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Creech Road Park

Located adjacent to Creech Road Elementary School, this 17-acre park features a lighted softball fie ...

Playground Features
400 Creech Road, Garner, NC, 27529
Crowder Park

Located on 33 acres of landscaped grounds and hardwood forests, Crowder District Park offers a varie ...

4709 Ten Ten Road, Apex, NC, 27539
Davis Drive Park

Davis Drive Park features playgrounds, a shaded picnic area, soccer fields and a popular basketball ...

Playground Features
1610 Davis Drive, Cary, NC, 27511
Dead Broke Farm

Dead Broke Farm offers horseback riding to the public including: guided trail rides, western style r ...

6921 Wildlife Trail, Raleigh, NC, 27613
Durant Nature Preserve

Check out one of our Discovery Backpacks to learn more about ponds, insects, birds, animal tracking, ...

8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614
E. Carroll Joyner Park

This Town of Wake Forest park offers several historical attractions including: Restored Farm Bui ...

701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Falls Lake State Recreation Camp

Hours of relaxation await you at Falls Lake State Recreation Area. Just moments away from the hustle ...

13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Forest Ridge Park

Forest Ridge Park has 587 Acres of parkland adjacent to Falls Lake with mountain biking, multi-use t ...

Playground Features
2100 Old NC Hwy 98, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Fred G. Bond Metro Park

The Town of Cary Fred G. Bond Metro Park, at 310 acres, is one of the largest municipal parks in Wak ...

801 High House Road, Cary, NC, 27511
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park

Fuquay Mineral Spring was discovered in the Spring of 1858 by Davey Crocket Fuquay and Stephen Fuqua ...

105 West Spring Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526
Garner Recreational Park

Located in the Downtown Garner Historic District, this 20-acre park features a new picnic shelter, t ...

221 East Garner Road, Garner, NC, 27529
Garner Veterans Memorial

The memorial was designed to honor all veterans, especially those who died during conflict and war. ...

921 Buffaloe Rd., Garner, NC, 27529
Green Hills County Park

A day at Green Hills County Park provides a variety of recreational activities for all ages. The res ...

9300 Deponie Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27614
H.L. Miller Park

Town of Wake Forest two-acre wooded park located behind the Wake Forest Town Hall, which includes pi ...

401 Elm Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587
H.L. Miller Park

Amenities and Features two-acre wooded park located behind the Wake Forest Town Hall picnic table ...

Playground Features
401 Elm Ave., Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Harold D. Ritter Park

A favorite for families, Harold D. Ritter Park boasts multiple slides, a sky wheel climber, a climbi ...

301 Lochmere Drive West, Cary, NC, 27511
Harris Lake County Park

The 680-acre park is situated on a peninsula near the Shearon Harris Reservoir in New Hill, N.C. Ind ...

2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC, 27562
Hemlock Bluff Nature Preserve

A visit to Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is sure to captivate and delight. Whether you are an avid ...

2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC, 27518
Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve

The Hilltop Needmore Town Park and Preserve features 143 acres of open green space, ponds, and trail ...

Playground Features
4621 Shady Greens Drive, Fuquay-Varina,, NC, 27526
Historic Oak View County Park's Adventure Backpacks

Now's a great time to gather the kids and explore Oak View with our Adventure Backpacks! You'll find ...

4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
Historic Yates Mill County Park

The 174-acre wildlife park features hiking trails, Historic Yates Mill, Wake County’s last remaining ...

4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27603
Honeycutt Park

City park including two playgrounds (ages 2-5 and 5-12) with woodchip surface, plus athletic fields, ...

1032 Clear Creek Farm Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve

Carved out by the meandering of the Neuse River, Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve sits on a U-shaped p ...

2900 Horseshoe Farm Road, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Hunter Street Park

This 12 acre park offers athletics fields, a dog park, picnic areas, a playground, and a skate plaza ...

1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC, 27502
Indian Creek Greenway Playground

The Town began designing the Indian Creek Greenway and Trailhead in 2005. The project consists of 1. ...

Playground Features
101 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC, 27560
Jack Smith Park

The 50-acre tract, formerly the Bartley family farm, is on the south side of Penny Road near Holly S ...

Open Season: mid-May through mid-September
9725 Penny Road, Cary, NC, 27606
Jaks Stables

JAKS Stables is a horse farm in Youngsville offering riding lessons, equine therapy, birthday partie ...

2608 Rolesville Rd., Wendell, NC, 27591
Jones Park

Jones Park includes playgrounds, a fishing pond, a covered picnic area, a disc golf course, trails, ...

405 School Days Lane, Holly Springs, NC, 27540
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

Located in Chatham County 30 miles west of downtown Raleigh, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area inclu ...

280 State Park Road, Apex, NC, 27517
Kelly Road Park

Kelly Park is a 25 acre park with picnic shelter, grill, playground area for children ages 2-5 as we ...

Playground Features
1609 Kelly Road, Apex, NC, 27502
Kerr Lake State Recreation Area Camping

Located in Vance and Warren counties at North Carolina's north-central border with Virginia, Kerr La ...

6254 Satterwhite Point Road, Henderson, NC, 27537