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Clayton River Walk on the Neuse Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Clayton, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Clayton River Walk on the Neuse Greenway's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Waterfront park, paved and gravel paths popular with cyclists and dog walkers, plus birdwatching.
What runners say about Clayton River Walk on the Neuse Greenway
“The Trails were beautiful, open, and well maintained.”
“The Trails were beautiful, open, and well maintained.”
“Quiet, relatively-wide paved walkway (space on the sides).”
“Nice place for biking, running, strolling and dog walking.”
This is a really nice trail. I wish the parking lot was a little larger. There is overflow parking in the field, but you must drive through the handicap access spaces to enter it. It can be tricky.
Great place to walk and ride your bike. The parking is patrolled and you can see the police sitting there from time to time. The trails are bike friendly and you can ride or walk the trails well into wake county. If your lucky in early mornings or evenings you can see deer around the trails.
Beautiful Greenway! Nice and clean and peaceful. There's a few sections of fence that are broken and need to be repaired, probably from fallen trees. But it's absolutely lovely.
First visit and I LOVED it! The Trails were beautiful, open, and well maintained. All walks of life utilize the trails. Very family friendly. 😁
Trail conditions & character
“The parking is patrolled and you can see the police sitting there from time to time.”
“A kayak cart is a plus it’s a short 2 minute walk from the parking lot along the asphalt greenway to the bridge.”
“I like the view, I love the squirrels and rabbits, and I think my dog likes it too!”
“When you get to the bottom of the hill from the parking lot, you can go to the left and go over a very nice bridge view of the river.”
“Quiet, relatively-wide paved walkway (space on the sides).”
“Gravel parking lot that fills up quick on nice days.”
“Can be a little muddy since along the river”
Plan your run at Clayton River Walk on the Neuse Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitetownofclaytonnc.org
- Phone(919) 553-1550
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 1–6 PM |
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