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Crabtree Creek West Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Raleigh, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crabtree Creek West Trail'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.
What runners say about Crabtree Creek West Trail
“This is a beautiful location to access Crabtree Park and their hiking trails.”
Such a lovely spot! The entire area is fully paved, making it perfect for a walk, especially after rain or snow. It's not very crowded, so it's also ideal for a pooch walk.
Beautiful, but there are some steep inclines on this trail going both ways.
This is a beautiful location to access Crabtree Park and their hiking trails. A nice stream runs by the large parking lot making it a great place to have a leisurely lunch at the picnic tables. A short hike uphill gets into the main park area and all of the other trails.
Great place to start your walk, hike, run, or bike. No bathroom but plenty of parking.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful location to access Crabtree Park and their hiking trails.”
“A nice stream runs by the large parking lot making it a great place to have a leisurely lunch at the picnic tables.”
Plan your run at Crabtree Creek West Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteraleighnc.gov
- Phone+1 919-996-4115
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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