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Crabtree Creek Trail access
4.6 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Raleigh, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crabtree Creek Trail access' 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.
Park offering opportunities for bird watching, plus a lake, greenway, and trails.
What runners say about Crabtree Creek Trail access
“Plenty of natural scenic views, with birds, fish and possibly rabbits and other creatures.”
“This is a great place to walk, run, or bike in a beautiful setting.”
This is a really nice trail especially for biking. I have seen some Deer on my ride. So pretty with the river close by. There are some steep hills so watch yourself. Park benchs along the way for resting or meditating. Enjoy👍
Lovely greenery. Trail spawns in to the Capital Greenway, and Mine Creek/Lake Shelley, as well as Crabtree Mall itself.
Trail is for the most part very handicap accessible, I’m in a wheelchair and it was easy to get through the walking trail. It is very hilly at certain points. There’s also a skate park. The remains of a broken abandoned bridge. Plenty of natural scenic views, with birds, fish and possibly rabbits and other creatures.
One of the more beautiful spots in raleigh, though it has a tenancy to smell bad. The creek has a lot of junk in it like tires and shopping carts. But it is a great place to take your doggo for a walk or to ride your bike.
Trail conditions & character
“Plenty of natural scenic views, with birds, fish and possibly rabbits and other creatures.”
“Great local trail access the waters were a little low but we're happy with the boardwalk, which needs a bit of maintenance, and the duration of the trail as well as the paved area.”
“There's a new section off of Ebeneezer that's awesome and has a nice elevation.”
“Trail is for the most part very handicap accessible, I’m in a wheelchair and it was easy to get through the walking trail.”
Plan your run at Crabtree Creek Trail access
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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 | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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