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Lassiter Mill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 439 Google reviews · Running trail in Raleigh, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lassiter Mill Park'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.
Park with a path, waterfall, and picnic area, plus forest and river views.
What runners say about Lassiter Mill Park
“GORGEOUS man-made waterfall next to BEAUTIFUL million-dollar homes!”
“Perfect, my husband and I spent about 45 minutes there on a Saturday evening around 6pm and it was delightfully quiet on a holiday weekend.”
Absolutely beautiful! What a lovely hidden gem. For those that live close I’m sure it’s old news. But for those traveling or just wanting to enjoy nature this is a great setting to just see & enjoy nature. Parking is close by, it’s not a long walk.
Such a nice place and a hidden gem! This site has been used by mills since 1780 and I love that it’s a bit of hidden history in Raleigh. Great spot for a picnic, little hikes, or fishing (but don’t eat the fish I’ve been told!) and I loved listening to the waterfall!
GORGEOUS man-made waterfall next to BEAUTIFUL million-dollar homes! Sandy areas to walk around on and explore downstream a bit. Great place to skip rocks on the water, or fish, or have a picnic! What a pretty natural spot! 💦💦💦👍👍
Nice but extremely compact park (compact = small). Not a lot of parking but near some green ways and not far from the North Hills area of Raleigh. Has a nice waterfall within city limits. Like a hidden gem, since I never hear of anyone mentioning this park as a place to visit.
Trail conditions & character
“GORGEOUS man-made waterfall next to BEAUTIFUL million-dollar homes!”
“Not a lot of parking but near some green ways and not far from the North Hills area of Raleigh.”
“Perfect, my husband and I spent about 45 minutes there on a Saturday evening around 6pm and it was delightfully quiet on a holiday weekend.”
“Fantastic paved path, good for biking, scooters, walking.”
“Just wear good shoes that you don’t mind getting dusty or possibly muddy.”
Plan your run at Lassiter Mill Park
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.
- Websiteraleighparks.org
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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