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White Oak Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Cary, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from White Oak Creek 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 White Oak Creek Greenway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (32 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean, well maintained and a great place to exercise or have a stroll.”

Nice trail, kind of hard to find where to park but there is a parking lot. Mostly shaded with lots of greenery but some stretches in direct sun. Good for a long walk or bike ride.

★★★★☆ — Lisa , May 2025

It's a nice path, and is relatively close to the American Tobacco Trail as well.

★★★★☆ — Luke , May 2021

Really nice and relaxing greenway, that terminates at the Tobacco Trail.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Dec 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 32 reviews →

Plan your run at White Oak Creek Greenway

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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find White Oak Creek Greenway

Parkscene Ln, Cary, NC 27519

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.