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Tryon Road Greenway
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Cary, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tryon Road 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.
Greenway featuring a paved path for walking and biking, as well as a lake.
What runners say about Tryon Road Greenway
“A half mile paved trail starting at Cary Parkway that goes for half a mile before going under Tryon road to lead up to a beautiful reservoir.”
“There are a few Adirondack chairs on the West side of the pond that you can sit in and enjoy some peace and quiet (when it's not mosquito season, that is).”
“Pretty& quiet, but passed plenty of folks dog walking, jogging.”
I love this greenway! I walk it every morning with my dog. She has plenty to look at and sniff, and I have a clear path to walk. It’s a win win! There are many animals to spot, I’ve even seen otters. Overall, it’s a nice walk.
Very lovely and peaceful trail to walk on. The bridge can get slippery on rainy days just to let you know. But other than that it is very beautiful place to walk at.
Good wide path with decent tree cover that wraps around a small body of water. There is some accessible parking at the Lodge at Parkstone. Also there is scattered benches along the path.
Great place for walking while enjoying the view. There is a busy road nearby but around the trail is not crowded. Bring your companion if you don’t like you’re walking alone. Not sure where to park but I ended it up parking at The Lodge area.
Trail conditions & character
“A half mile paved trail starting at Cary Parkway that goes for half a mile before going under Tryon road to lead up to a beautiful reservoir.”
“Very clean area, with some amazing views of the lake and great for a sunset stroll with the dogs!”
“There are a few Adirondack chairs on the West side of the pond that you can sit in and enjoy some peace and quiet (when it's not mosquito season, that is).”
“A half mile paved trail starting at Cary Parkway that goes for half a mile before going under Tryon road to lead up to a beautiful reservoir.”
“The loop is a little short for biking but it's great for walking.”
Plan your run at Tryon Road Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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