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Neuse River Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Raleigh, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Neuse River 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.
What runners say about Neuse River Greenway
“Beautiful weekday ride in February and not crowded at all.”
“It's very shady, so even on a hot day, you can still get those steps and miles in.”
“Beautiful weekday ride in February and not crowded at all.”
Hands down, one of my favorite trails on the Raleigh Greenway system. There is an abundance of flora and fauna to delight your senses, and this is a great place to unwind, walk your dog, or hone your photography skills. Highly recommend!
Awesome trail for all levels. It's very scenic with wildlife and river(s). It's very shady, so even on a hot day, you can still get those steps and miles in. As always, be mindful of your surroundings. I have seen a few snakes and coyotes while walking and cycling.
Always a great ride. Love the Neuse River Greenway! Beautiful weekday ride in February and not crowded at all. Highly recommend! Only thing was Falls Dam area did not have bathroom access, however as we observed Porta-Johns being delivered....
Very Nice Trail. Mostly Flat. Smooth enough for In-Line Skates. Impressive Bridges... Transition Areas to Bridges were almost all Very Smooth. Beautiful Trail, Good Job !
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful weekday ride in February and not crowded at all.”
“Beautiful weekday ride in February and not crowded at all.”
“It's very shady, so even on a hot day, you can still get those steps and miles in.”
“Only thing was Falls Dam area did not have bathroom access, however as we observed Porta-Johns being delivered.”
Plan your run at Neuse River Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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