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The purpose of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department is to actively encourage, provide, promote and protect quality leisure, recreation and cultural opportunities, facilities and environments that are essential for the enhancement of the lives of our citizens. We would like to invite you to plan a visit to one of our many parks, trails and recreation facilities that make up the Raleigh Parks System. Whether you are planning a family picnic, outdoor adventure or want your children to participate in a unique program with dozens of activities from which to choose, Raleigh Parks and Recreation has the perfect fit for you! If you are a Raleigh native, just getting settled in, or a visitor, we hope you will take some time to enjoy the wonderful opportunities that await you. We look forward to seeing you in the parks and on the trails!

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capital area greenway system

The Capital Area Greenway (CAG) is a system of linear parks located along rivers, creeks and streams that provides the opportunity for recreation and connecting people to Raleighs parks and other community features. The system is currently made up of 68 miles of paved and unpaved trails and over 270 miles of protected stream corridors. The framework of the CAG system includes Walnut Creek, Crabtree Creek and their tributaries to the west of the Neuse River and Richland Creek, Harris Creek and their tributaries to the east of the Neuse River. Many of the citys major ecological features can be experienced in their natural state along these water courses. We invite you to experience this network of interconnected trails whether for recreational use, wildlife viewing, or commuting.
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P.O. Box 590 Raleigh, NC 27602

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trail descriptions
TRAIL Abbotts Creek Baileywick Trail Beaver Dam Trail Barmettler Segment Birch Ridge Connector MILEAGE 1.32 0.6 1.18 0.16 0.32 SURFACE Paved Paved Unpaved Unpaved Paved Several large rock outcrops are located south of Wade Ave Small open play area in Hymettus Woods FEATURES AND AMENITIES DESCRIPTION Follows Abbotts Creek from Walkertown Dr to Falls River Ave Passes North Wake Landfill and connects to North Wake Landfill Park Passes through Baileywick Park Connects Strickland Rd to Baileywick Rd Connects Windemere Beaver Dam Park to Hymettus Woods on Wade Ave Unpaved trail from Hymettus north to Windemere Beaver Dam Park Connects Wade Ave to Barmettler St and University Park neighborhood Multi-purpose path connecting Poole Rd to Walnut Creek Softball Complex North Carolina Farmers Marker is located at south end Multi-purpose path parallel to Centennial Pkwy Located on Centennial Campus Connects Rocky Branch Trail to Walnut Creek Trail Follows Crabtree Creek from Lindsay Dr in the Oak Park neighborhood to Milburnie Rd Follows Crabtree Creek from access on Alleghany Dr to intersection of Claremont Rd and Anderson Dr West of Lassiter Mill Rd the trail becomes unpaved and leaves the creek to follow Hertford St and Northampton St around Aldert Root Elementary School Parallels Crabtree Creek from North Raleigh Blvd to Milburnie Rd 19, 46, 47, 62, 63 64, 65 Lake Park Segment Sawmill Segment Shelley Lake Segment 50, 51, 52, 68 Neuse River Trail 4.64 Paved & Unpaved 0.51 0.92 2.33 Unpaved Unpaved Paved 77 Inman Connector Segment Ironwood Segment 0.22 1.81 Unpaved Paved Forest vegetation includes Ironwood trees and Umbrella Magnolia Scenic views of Mine Creek Views of un-named tributary of Mine Creek Large granite rock outcrop near south end of trail Wildlife viewing opportunities waterfowl Boathouse and paddle boats are available seasonally Large open area for kite flying and other field activities Observation deck on west side Wildlife viewing opportunities- waterfowl Bird watching Extensive wetlands Scenic Views of Neuse River North Carolina Museum of Art is located on this trail Outdoor sculpture within the Museum site Unusual grove of dogwood located on trail Museum site PARKING AREAS 2, 3, 53, 54, 84 73 29 Marsh Creek Trail Martin Street Connector Mine Creek Trail Bent Creek Segment Centennial Bikeway Connector 2.48 Paved 0.76 Paved 0.35 0.44 Paved Paved Total length of all segments is 6.55 Exceptional bottom land forest River Birch located near Lynn Rd Crossing TRAIL Little Rock Trail MILEAGE 1.59 SURFACE Paved FEATURES AND AMENITIES Includes an area of stream bank restoration and re-vegetation in Chavis Park Rock outcrops in Chavis Park Large River Birch trees along trail in Brentwood Park DESCRIPTION Connects Walnut Creek Trail to Martin Street Connector Links Chavis Park and Walnut Creek Wetland Center North of Chavis Park the trail becomes urban in character and parallels Chavis Way Follows Marsh Creek Passes through Brentwood Park and connects to Brentwood Elementary Provides connection between downtown and Little Rock Trail Chavis Park Follows Mine Creek from Sawmill Rd to and around Shelley Lake and to Crabtree Creek near North Hills Park Follows Mine Creek from confluence with East Fork Mine Creek to Shelley Lake Neighborhood connector from Inman Park neighborhood to Mine Creek Trail Follows Mine Creek from Shelley Lake at W Millbrook Rd to Crabtree Creek Trail 11 16 17, 18 PARKING AREAS 36, 37, 70, 74

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Crabtree Creek Trail Alleghany Segment 3.09 Paved & Unpaved

Total length of Segments is 12.15 Loblolly Pine and hardwoods of Elm, Ash, Poplar and Hackberry exist east of Lassiter Mill Rd Understory trees incl. Box Elder, Hornbeam Holly and Dogwood Views of Crabtree Creek Large rock outcroppings Lassiter Mill Park is site of Lassiter Mill Dam and former site of 1764 grist mill last operated from 1908-1958 Deep forest vegetation including Buckeye, River Birch, Oak, and Loblolly Pine Rich flora and fauna at the eastern end of the trail Scenic views from steep slopes Picnic area and playground located on Crabtree Blvd and parking area 52 Scenic views of Crabtree Creek Provides pedestrian access to Crabtree Valley Mall Mature bottom land forest with Hickory, Beech and Black Walnut Wildlife viewing Bird watching

Connection from Rushingbrook Dr to Shelley Lake and Sertoma Park Unpaved segment from Sawmill Rd to confluence with East Fork Mine Creek Trail Loop around Shelley Lake

59 56 13, 14, 58

Buckeye Segment

2.51

Paved

Connects Anderson Point Park to Abington Ln

40, 41, 43, 44

Crabtree Valley Segment

1.74

Paved

Parallels Crabtree Creek from Creedmoor Rd and Crabtree Valley Ave and connects to the Alleghany Segment Passes under Blue Ridge Rd, Glenwood Ave (US 70), Century Dr and I-440 Parallels Crabtree Creek from Lindsay Dr in Oak Park neighborhood to Creedmoor Rd

21, 22, 23, 24

Reedy Creek Trail

5.05

Paved

Crabtree-Oak Park Segment

1.63

Paved

15, 60, 61 Richland Creek Loblolly Segment 3.05 Unpaved Passes through Schenck Forest

Connects Umstead State Park to Meredith College Connections to other facilities include Prairie Creek Ecocenter, Schenck Forest, and North Carolina Museum of Art Connects to Richland Creek Trail and Gorman Street Connector Follows Richland Creek connecting RBC Center to Umstead State Park Connects to Reedy Creek Trail Bicycles and Dogs are not permitted within Schenck Forest Connects Gorman Street Connector to Walnut Creek Connects to Eliza Pool Connector Provides access to Pullen Park, NC State campus

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Fallon Creek Segment Middle Crabtree Creek Segment

0.46 2.47

Paved Paved Wildlife viewing opportunities Extensive boardwalk over wetlands near Raleigh Blvd Gazebo located in wetlands for bird watching/photography; several waterfowl can be seen here including blue heron Trail located across the top of high outcrop near Capital Blvd Vegetation includes Elm, Ash, Yellow Poplar, Lizards Tail and Jewelweed

Parallels Crabtree Creek from intersection of Anderson Dr and Claremont Rd to Kiwanis Park on Noble Rd Parallels Crabtree Creek from Kiwanis Park on Noble Rd to Raleigh Blvd

47, 48, 66 Rocky Branch Trail 48, 49, 50, 67 3.89 Paved Views of city skyline Gazebo and parking at Dorthea Dix property Adjacent to Pullen Park Passes through NCSU campus Several areas of large loblolly pine Wildlife viewing opportunities deer, beaver Small waterfall near Durant Middle School Several areas of rounded rock outcrops adjacent to Durant Park

35, 78

Simms Branch Durant Segment Connects North Hills Park to Crabtree Creek Trail 20 Snelling Branch Trail

1.66

Paved

Connects Falls River Connector to Durant Park

4, 5, 6, 83

North Hills Segment East Fork Mine Creek Trail Bent Creek Segment Eliza Pool Connector Falls River Connector Gardner Street Trail

0.23

Paved

0.85 0.45 1.44

Paved Paved Paved & Unpaved Total length of all segments is 13.26

Connects Shelley Lake and Optimist Park Parallels Triangle Town Blvd from Old Wake Forest Rd to Sumner Blvd Follows power line and connects Falls of Neuse Rd with Dunard St Follows Walnut Creek from Lake Wheeler Rd to Worthdale Park Provides connections to Farmers Market, Eliza Pool Park, Rocky Branch Trail, Walnut Creek Wetland Center, Little Rock Trail, Worthdale Park, and Walnut Creek Softball complex Trail loops around Lake Johnson East of Avent Ferry Rd is paved West of Avent Ferry Rd is unpaved No Bicycles permitted Water Front Center located on Avent Ferry Rd Connects to Athens Dr High School Connects Garner Rd to Rose Ln

12, 57, 81

0.37 0.52 1.0 0.73

Paved Paved Paved Paved & Unpaved Paved Paved & Unpaved Paved & Unpaved Access of Lake Lynn and Wooten Meadow Park Wildlife view opportunities turtles, fish, beavers, waterfowl Passes through Eliza Pool Park Sidewalk lined with arcade of River Birch

Parallels East Fork Mine Creek from Longstreet Dr to the confluence with Mine Creek Connects Walnut Creek Trail at Water Works Street with Rocky Branch Trail along Fayetteville St Sidewalk along Falls River Ave connecting Abbotts Creek Trail to Simms Branch Trail Provides pedestrian connection to Falls River Shopping Center Connects Jaycee Park to Isabella Cannon Park Unpaved from Jaycee Park to Van Dyke Ave Paved from Van Dyke Ave to Isabella Cannon Park Sidewalk and Bicycle Route along Gorman St connecting Reedy Creek Trail and Rock Branch Trail on NCSU campus Follows Hare Snipe Creek from Ray Rd to Wooten Meadow Park Multi-purpose path along Leesville Rd from Lynn Rd to Millbrook Rd Unpaved section from Ray Rd to Lake Lynn Park Paved loop around Lake Lynn Boardwalk crosses headwaters of Lake Lynn Scenic views across Lake particularly in the fall Trail in Honeycutt Park Connects Clear Creek Farm Rd to north side of I-540 Trail through Glen Eden Pilot Park

11 76

Spring Forest Trail Wakefield Trail Walnut Creek Trail

72, 80

30, 69 Lake Johnson Segment 5.63 Paved & Unpaved

Gorman Street Connector Hare Snipe Creek Trail Lake Lynn Segment

0.33 3.75 2.81

9, 10, 55, 82 9, 10, 55

Vegetation includes colonies of Pink Lady Slipper and stands of unique Big Leaf Magnolia Wildlife viewing turtles, fish, and waterfowl Scenic views of Lake Johnson Wildlife viewing opportunities Bird Watching Walnut Creek Wetland Center Extensive Wetlands Gazebo located west of Rock Quarry Rd

31, 32, 33, 34

Lower Walnut Creek Segment

2.68

Paved

38, 71, 74

Honeycutt Creek Park House Creek Trail

0.36 0.22

Paved Paved

7 25, 26

Lower Walnut CreekWalnut Creek Park Segment Lower Walnut Creek Worthdale Segment Middle Walnut Creek Segment

0.46 0.82 2.56

Paved Paved Paved

Connects Walnut Creek Softball Complex with Walnut Creek Amphitheater Follows Little John Rd right-of-way from Rose Ln to Worthdale Park Connects from Lake Wheeler Rd to Garner Rd Provides access to State Farmers Market Connects into Eliza Pool Park Area of large Loblolly Pine Scenic Views of Walnut Creek Connects Lake Johnson Park to Trailwood Dr 39, 71 74, 76

Upper Walnut Creek Segment

1.11

Paved

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for your safety and the safety of others

Be alert Obey signs Keep pets on a leash 6 ft or less in length and clean up after your pets Stay to the right, pass on the left - unless otherwise indicated Wear appropriate safety equipment, including helmets, kneepads, elbow pads, wrist pads, etc Listen for others: Headphones impair your ability to hear your surroundings Patrons are encouraged to enjoy the greenway with a companion Greenway trails are open for use from dawn to dusk Patrons should securely lock private vehicles. If valuables are left in a vehicle, place them in a location that is out of sight

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etiquette

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rules

Clean up litter

Yield when entering and crossing trails

Give audible signal when passing

Share the trail

Always show courtesy to other trail users

Stay on greenway trails Respect private property rights of adjacent greenway neighbors Alcoholic beverages are not permitted Unlawful to possess firearms or other weapons unless the trail is on game lands and posted for hunting Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the greenways or in non-designated areas Unlawful to remove, destroy, or damage any plant life or property Swimming and wading in lakes or streams is not permitted Avoid contact with wildlife Horses are prohibited on trails unless signed for equestrian use Greenway Trails may be closed for maintenance or other purposes as a result of damage or other reasons. City Code requires that all citizens comply with these Closed Orders. Speed Limit: 10 mph

A Greenway is a linked linear corridor of open space that is planned, designed and managed for many purposes including conservation, recreation and connectivity. Greenways usually follow natural geographic features such as floodplains, rivers, streams and ridgelines which create opportunities to protect, preserve and link these environments including the cultural and historic features that are located on them. Greenways can also follow along utility and railroad corridors when natural corridors are unavailable to make the trail connection. Most greenways include a 10-foot wide asphalt path used for recreational activities such as hiking, biking, inline skating, jogging and strolling. These paths can also be used as a means of getting to destination points such as home, work, school, parks and shopping centers without the use of a car.

what is a greenway?

ID# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Type Lot Street Street Street Street Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Street Lot Lot Lot Lot Street Street Street Street Lot Street Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Street Street Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Street Lot Lot Lot Lot

Address Approx. 12090 Falls of Neuse Rd 2006 Falls River Ave Approx. 1248 (1200 block) Walkertown Dr 9416 Cub Trl Approx. 3000 block of Hiking Trl 8555 Camp Durant Rd 1032 Clear Creek Farm Rd 6501 Buffaloe Rd 7921 Ray Rd 7370 Leesville Rd Approx. 8000 Bent Creek Dr Approx. 799 Northclift Dr 1400 W Millbrook Rd 1140 W Millbrook Rd Approx. 4000 Lindsay Dr 1800 Stannard Trl 5109 North Hills Dr 4797 North Hills Dr 3400 Allamance Dr 100 Chowan Cir 2101 North Hills Dr 2209 Century Dr 4225 Glenwood Ave 4121 Blue Ridge Rd 1510 Glen Eden Dr 3800 Blue Ridge Rd 2110 Blue Ridge Rd Approx. 10 RBC Center Rd 1500 Nottingham Rd Approx. 1020 Gardner St 1040 Avent Ferry Rd 4601 Avent Ferry Rd Approx. 5051 Avent Ferry Rd 1320 Lake Dam Rd Approx. 841 S Boylan Ave 501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 501 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 566 Dacian Rd 1001 Cooper Rd 22 Anderson Point Dr 20 Anderson Point Dr 1721 Riverview Rd

ID# 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84

Type Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Lot Lot Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Lot Street Street Street Lot Lot Lot

Address 5428 Allen Dr Approx. 2800 Abington Ln 3000 Vinson Ct 3300 Lassiter Mill Rd 2925 Anderson Dr 2520 Noble Rd 2501 Atlantic Ave 2300 Crabtree Blvd 1000 Crabtree Blvd 2801 Milburnie Rd 10016 Smith Basin Ln Approx. 1540 Farmington Grove Dr 7609 Glenharden Dr 413 Sawmill Rd Approx. 6190 Dixon Dr 6320 Lakeway Dr 6344 Rushingbrook Dr Approx. 4330 Galax Dr 5171 Glenwood Ave Approx. 3400 Alleghany Dr 520 Hertford St 2739 Rothgeb Dr 301 Marlowe Rd Approx. 2720 Oxford Rd 2401 Ratchford Dr 1000 Crabtree Blvd Approx. 400 Gardner St 512 E Davie St 586 Rose Ln 12405 Dunard St 9501 Baileywick Rd 950 Peterson St 1101 Old Milburnie Rd 1600 Fayetteville St 1201 Agriculture St 520 Ashe Ave 4383 Bay Harbor Dr Approx 2926 London Bell Dr Approx 6025 North Hills Dr 2801 W Millbrook Rd 10401 Durant Rd 9300 Deponie Rd

go the distance a section of trail that provides the longest continuous path For users looking for a longer run, walk, or ride, begin at Worthdale Park at 1001 Cooper Road PARKING AREA 39. Follow the Walnut Creek Trail to the west until it meets Rocky Branch Trail at Wilmington Street. Rocky Branch Trail extends from this point through Pullen Park and North Carolina State University campus to Gorman Street. The Gorman Street Connector is a sidewalk connection to the beginning of the Reedy Creek Trail at the corner of Hillsborough and Faircloth Street. The Reedy Creek Trail passes through the Meredith College campus and the North Carolina Museum of Art. Parking is available at PARKING AREA 27. Total distance is approximately 10 miles.

take a hike a section of trail that incorporates more challenging terrain including elevation and natural surroundings The Lake Johnson Trail is moderately challenging and offers two different experiences a paved trail on the east end of the lake and a natural footpath on the west end of the lake. There are four different trail heads that provide access to this trail PARKING AREA 34 on Lake Dam Road; PARKING AREA 33 and PARKING AREA 32 located on Avent Ferry Road; and PARING AREA 31at the football stadium off of Thea Lane. Total distance is approximately 5 miles.

highlighted routes

artful ambition a section of trail to experience and view outdoor art along the way A portion of the Reedy creek Trail located on the North Carolina Museum of Art grounds offers the opportunity to experience and view art. The user can view significant sculpture pieces immediately adjacent to the trail or on several side trails within the Museums Art Park. Make a day of this hike by visiting the renowned Museum as well. This trail can be accessed at PARKING AREA 27 located at the intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Reedy Creek Road. Total roundtrip distance is approximately two miles. leisurely stroll a section of trail that is perfect for an afternoon stroll The Crabtree Creek Trail between Lassiter Mill Road and Kiwanis Park is ideal for strollers needing a flat surface with ample shade cover. This portion of the Crabtree Creek Trail offers the opportunity for a leisurely stroll in a natural setting. Access to this trail is either at PARKING AREA 46 on Lassiter Mill Road or PARKING AREA 48 in Kiwanis Park on Noble Road. Total distance is approximately 3 miles. natural beauty a section of trail where you are likely to see nature at its best The Buckeye Segment of the Crabtree Creek Trail is approximately 3 miles long and offers seasonal opportunities to experience nature. This trail can be accessed either from PARKING AREA 50 on Crabtree Creek Boulevard or on-street PARKING AREA 52 on Milburnie Road.

a section of trail that is that provides access to and from the downtown Raleigh area Take a break from your work and walk east along the Martin Street Connector to the little Rock trail. Stroll through Chavis Park and continue to the Walnut Creek Wetland Center. Enjoy the center, the exhibits, learn about wetlands and return to work by the same route. Total distance roundtrip is approximately 2 miles.

downtown getaway

loop de loop a section of trail where you can easily end where you began Walk or bicycle 2.2 miles around Lake Lynn and come back to your starting point on the Lake Lynn Segment of Hare Snipe Creek Trail. You can begin at PARKING AREA 10 located on Lynn Road or at PARKING AREA 9 located at Lake Lynn Park on Ray Road.

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capital area greenway system

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Total Greenway Mileage: 68.5 miles 56 miles paved | 12.5 miles unpaved