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Shaded Running Trails in North Carolina
North Carolina has 197 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 90 cities and towns — Raleigh, Cary, Charlotte, Matthews and 86 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Lake Norman State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,112 reviews
State park next to NC's largest man-made lake, with fishing, boating, camping, hiking & more.
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,504 reviews
Sprawling lakeside park with an amphitheater, trails, athletic fields, a rope course & playground.
Long Leaf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,499 reviews
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
McDowell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,048 reviews
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.
Knightdale Station Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,790 reviews
Community park with a rail-themed playground, sports fields, picnic shelter & 2 miles of trails.
Ramsey Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,583 reviews
Lakefront park for boating, fishing & picnicking, plus sand volleyball, horseshoes & a playground.
Jetton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,169 reviews
Tree-covered 104-acre park on Lake Norman with a small beach, tennis courts, a trail & picnic area.
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,977 reviews
Tranquil 7.5-acre city garden with seasonal plants, statues, a landscaped stream & a wedding gazebo.
Shelley Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,775 reviews
2 miles of wooded trails with work-out stations along a scenic lake, plus open fields & a playground
Cedarock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,503 reviews
Disc golf, nature trails & a restored 19th-century farmstead with animals, plus private tours.
George Poston Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews
Dog-friendly park with sports fields, trails, a lake, picnicking, playgrounds & mountain biking.
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,444 reviews
140-acre preserve with a 3-mi. trail system & scenic overlooks, plus a visitor center & programs.
Triad Park Field of Honor
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,361 reviews
Playground equipped memorial park featuring a disc golf course, sand volleyball courts and walking paths.
Fourth of July Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,447 reviews
Large park offering a playground, tennis & basketball courts, a dog area & a skate park.
Jackson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,439 reviews
Relaxed park with ball fields, tennis courts and walking trails, plus playground apparatus.
Durant Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,338 reviews
237-acre preserve with woodlands, lakes & wildlife, plus hiking & mountain biking trails & fishing.
Squirrel Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,315 reviews
Recreation area with a playground, charcoal grills, picnic tables, fishing piers & restrooms.
Ogden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,313 reviews
County park with ball fields, a pond, a skate park & an off-leash dog zone, plus BBQ/picnic areas.
The Park at Flat Rock
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews
This 66-acre, dog-friendly green space offers a picnic pavilion, walking paths & a large playground.
Jones Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Featuring an expansive relict lake, this wooded park offers camping, fishing, hiking & swimming.
Bur-Mil Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
Outdoor destination features golf, a pool, tennis, trails for hiking & biking in 250 leafy acres.
Stallings Municipal Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,241 reviews
Park with a splash pad, 4 playgrounds, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic areas, and a walking loop.
Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
Vast park with sports fields, play areas & a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing.
Reservoir Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews
Wooded park featuring a lake for boating & fishing, trails & picnic areas, plus a disc golf course.
North Cary Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
This park has baseball, basketball & volleyball, plus a playground, climbing wall & picnic area.
Stowe Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,076 reviews
Small downtown park popular with kids featuring a big playground, a walking loop & seasonal events.
Anderson Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,067 reviews
This park has wildlife habitat, a historic homestead, a stone amphitheater & canoe areas.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,014 reviews
This park has over 190 acres of land, mountain hiking trails & the highest land point in the county.
Marla Dorrel Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 991 reviews
Charming suburban park boasting an innovative children's play space, basketball court & picnic area.
Northeast Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews
City green space featuring sports fields, disc golf, a playground & a nature trail.
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 956 reviews
Riverfront park featuring a playground and swings, plus a dock for fishing, paddling and kayaking.
Clayton Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 970 reviews
Popular gathering place with sport courts & fields, a pond, walking paths & a community center.
Forest Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 895 reviews
Park featuring a playground for kids as well as hiking and biking trails.
Arnette Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 903 reviews
Park with expansive wooded areas, plus sports courts & fields, playgrounds & picnic facilities.
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 939 reviews
Park featuring a pond with ducks, picnic areas, a playground, walking trails, and a meadow.
East Clayton Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 841 reviews
Scenic dog-friendly park with a baseball field, a disc-golf course and multiple soccer goals.
Crooked Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 815 reviews
Kid-friendly park that features baseball fields, playgrounds and a splash pad.
Apex Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews
Recreational oasis offering nature trails, a dog park, disc golf, picnic spots & an amphitheater.
Cornelius Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 784 reviews
Free Wi-Fi is available at this hangout with a 1-mi. walking trail, playground & disc golf.
North Mecklenburg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
98-acre natural spot with baseball & soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds & trails.
Empie Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Park with 19 tennis courts & a clubhouse, plus basketball courts, a playground & a ball field.
Baker's Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Recreational area featuring covered picnic tables, sports courts, a creek, playground & mini golf.
Idlewild Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 757 reviews
1.5 miles of groomed trails lure locals to this roomy park known for its play equipment & shelters.
Boone's Cave Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 761 reviews
Secluded 100-acre park with hiking trails, river fishing & a monument & cave linked to Daniel Boone.
Burlington Springwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 717 reviews
78 acres of green space featuring soccer & baseball fields, a playground & a walking track.
Richard Ray Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 719 reviews
Green space housing a playground, trails, benches & restrooms, plus a pond, picnic shelter & gazebo.
Belk-Tonawanda Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 691 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, a play area and hiking trails, plus cookouts.
Historic Yates Mill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 654 reviews
Wildlife refuge & agricultural-history site centered around an 18th-century water-powered gristmill.
Miller Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
Serene park with trails through wooded areas with streams, plus sports fields & picnic shelters.
Liberty Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 630 reviews
Charming park featuring verdant, ambling trails, a creek & a range of recreational amenities.
Neuse River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 609 reviews
Popular with runners & cyclists, this 27.5-mile long riverside trail traverses woodlands & wetlands.
Mebane Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 603 reviews
Big and small dog parks plus playgrounds featuring slides, soccer fields, a splash pad, a rock-climbing wall, picnic tables and exercise machines.
Granite Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and a pond, plus trails for hiking.
Main Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 568 reviews
Well-kept park featuring picnic areas, 2+ playgrounds and paved trails.
Clarks Creek Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 516 reviews
This 7-mile trail with a wooded creekside setting attracts bikers, runners & skateboarders.
Dogwood Park at Wesley Chapel
4.6 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
Kid-friendly community park featuring a playground, dog park and amphitheater for events.
Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Bustling, community park offering athletic fields & courts, a fenced-in playground & picnic space.
Bill Cooke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, a walking track, a basketball court, sports fields and dog parks.
C G Hill Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 488 reviews
Paved walking trails at a large park with duck-filled ponds and a playground.
The Quarry at Grant Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 471 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a lake, plus views of the city skyline, along with trails.
Union Cross Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Public park with a wide range of amenities, including lighted fields, courts & horseshoe pits.
Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Shady park with creeks & trail access offering a playground, picnic areas & athletic fields/courts.
Evergreen Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 444 reviews
Unspoilt 77-acre urban hardwood forest preserve with a stream & trails & haven for migratory birds.
Umstead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Park featuring play structures, picnic shelters, a basketball court & wooded paths along a creek.
Bellingham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews
Grassy park with a baseball/softball diamond, lighted tennis courts, picnic shelters & playground.
Mac Anderson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Walking trails & exercise equipment in a quiet park with grassy areas & tall trees.
Hobby Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Park offering a wooded mountain biking trail & an open area with strips for R/C aircraft.
Henry Anderson III Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Town's largest park offers a leash-free zone, horseshoe pits & a pond, plus picnic & play areas.
Green Hills County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
This park offers a playground, picnic area & hiking/biking trails on a repurposed landfill property.
Beth Schmidt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and restrooms.
Fisher Farm
4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Undeveloped 200-acre wooded park featuring extensive trails for hiking & mountain biking.
Anderson Creek County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 408 reviews
Shady woodland park featuring picnic spots, a playground and disc golf.
Old Reedy Creek Road Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 385 reviews
Hiking area with trails along a lake, including one leading into Umstead Park, and a restroom.
MacDonald Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
City park with a variety of kids' play equipment, plus a sand pit, athletic field & picnic tables.
Stallings Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
12.72-acre park with a playground, picnic shelter & walking trail, plus ball fields & tennis courts.
Great Bend Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 395 reviews
Relaxing park featuring walking and hiking trails along the Haw River and a dam.
Falcon Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 394 reviews
Relaxed, shady green space for kids, featuring a playground, swings and a sandpit.
Park On Wilgrove
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Public park with a playground, baseball field, tennis courts, and a walking trail.
Battle Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 386 reviews
Low-key park offering wooded walking trails, covered picnic shelters & a boat landing.
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
The mineral spring within this public park was discovered in 1858 by Davey Crocket Fuquay.
Glenburnie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 364 reviews
Waterfront park with rolling hills and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Joanie Moser Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, sports facilities, and picnic areas.
Ed Yerha Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Wooded recreation site with 3 pickleball & 1 basketball courts, a playground & picnic tables.
South Fork Rail Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Wooded area featuring well-maintained hiking trails with views of a river, waterfalls, and wildlife.
Northside/Broyhill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 349 reviews
Familiar park featuring baseball fields and soccer fields, along with tennis courts and basketball courts.
Price Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Local park offering peaceful trails for walking and wildlife spotting.
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
Botanical garden with trails running through woods and along lakes.
James Boyce Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Sizable park with a playground & fields for softball & soccer, plus wooded trails & picnic areas.
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
This tranquil, 296-acre nature preserve features wooded hiking trails & streams.
Flightline Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Children's playground and relaxing picnic spot with views of airplanes taking off and landing.
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve
4.9 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
Family-friendly facility featuring outdoor trails plus an education center.
Buffalo Creek Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 300 reviews
Popular hiking area with a suspension bridge, oak savanna, and trails that are kid- and dog-friendly.
Hickory City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Park featuring tennis courts, picnic tables, trails, and a pump track, plus a public restroom.
Four Mile Creek Greenway, Matthews
4.7 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Easy-going trail stretching through a suburban greenway, with scenic views.
Old Honeycutt Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Park offering a playground, a soccer field and tennis courts.
McMullen Creek Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Popular with walkers, runners & cyclists, this nature trail features woodland, waterways & wildlife.
Roosevelt Wilson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 265 reviews
Waterfront park featuring a playground, paved walking trails, picnic space & a memorial tree garden.
South Tar River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Winding park pathway offering walking, jogging & biking in a natural setting near the river.
Cascades Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Hiking trail with cascades, waterfalls and bridges, plus a few picnic tables to stop and rest.
Mill Bridge Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a creek and waterfalls, as well as a 200-seat amphitheater.
Jennings Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Baseball fields and a ropes course are offered at this park with picnic facilities.
Neuse River Trail - Capital Area Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Walking and running route that’s mostly shaded and leads to a sunflower field.
Ellis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Park with baseball and tennis courts, a playground, an 18-hole disc-golf course, and picnic areas.
Rock Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 221 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a zip line and a playground along with tree-lined disc golf fairways and trails.
Purser-Hulsey Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Hiking and biking trails featuring an enchanted forest area, plus a dog run.
American Tobacco Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Long, scenic, 20-mile-plus trail open to hikers, bikers and runners, with shade and rest stops.
Company Mill Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Scenery-rich park popular for hiking trails, featuring rolling hills, creeks and a river.
Indian Creek Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Fenced and safe playground for tots and older kids with musical instruments, plus a walking trail.
Pearson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, walking trails and instruments.
New Hope Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Hiking and walking area featuring lake views and wooded trails (red and blue) that are marked well.
Walter M Safrit Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Park for kids featuring playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields and a track for walking or running.
Hornbeam Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Rubber-floored playground featuring a jungle gym, plus a tennis court and a baseball field.
Paramore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Modest park with children's playgrounds, a large picnic shelter & walking paths through fields.
Westgate Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 204 reviews
Wooded park featuring playgrounds and information about animals and trees.
Brookhaven Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
26-acre preserve featuring a forest trail with a footbridge over a stream, plus picnic tables.
Barnet Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Outdoor sports venue offering baseball, disc golf, soccer, softball, trails, and a children's play area.
Hector H.Henry, II Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Relaxed woodland trails for walking, biking and running, plus dog parks.
Iswa Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 183 reviews
Unpaved nature preserve featuring a looped trail along the Catawba River with benches.
Matthews-Sardis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Small, shaded neighborhood park featuring play equipment, picnic tables and swings.
Hillcrest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Family-friendly, 6.5-acre park featuring a playground and basketball courts.
Whitley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
Shady space featuring slides and swings for kids, plus tennis courts.
Onslow County Parks: Oakhurst Landing and Nature Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 146 reviews
County park with 2 forested walking trails & a launch area on the New River for canoes & kayaks.
Golfview Greenway Walking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Unassuming park with a gravel and asphalt route for walking, running, and dog-walking around ponds.
Tot Hill Farm Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
National forest offering hiking trails of varying difficulty levels, as well as a golf course.
Rock Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 142 reviews
Recreation venue featuring an outdoor pool, picnic and play areas, athletic facilities, and a trail.
Rich Fork Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 reviews
Hiking, biking and nature trails, plus a creek at this wooded area.
Nash County Miracle Park at Coopers
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Family-friendly park with a playground, basketball courts, baseball fields and a picnic area.
Abbey Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 129 reviews
Local park offering shaded, well-marked walking trails through natural surroundings.
Beaver Creek Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Park featuring a paved greenway for biking and kid-friendly hiking.
Sam's Branch Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Shaded and paved trail for biking and walking.
Fairview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Park with a pond and a paved walking path. Also features a playground and picnic shelters.
Avon/Catawba Creeks Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 117 reviews
Asphalt trail for exercising, running, walking and biking, with shaded sections.
Wilson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Park offering baseball and tennis courts as well as a playground featuring slides, swings, a sandbox and grills.
Lake Lynn Loop
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Wooded park with a paved path circling the lake, plus a playground.
Fleming Loop Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Local park with a walking track, picnic shelter, and playground, plus a number of soccer fields.
Morgan Creek Trail Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Paved 0.85-mi. woodland trail for walking, running & cycling, with connections to other trails.
Crossing Paths Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
Laid-back park offering walking paths and a playground, plus a stage for events.
Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Woodland nature preserve with walking trails, an observation deck, picnic tables, and a pond.
Torrence Creek Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
Shaded greenway with paved pathways, frequented by walkers and cyclists.
Bolin Creek
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Scenic hiking area with kid-friendly trails, plus a rose garden and a playground.
Guilford Mackintosh Trailhead and Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Local park offering walking paths (including a few loops), a lake, and playgrounds.
Jesse Helms Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds and athletic fields alongside paths for walking and running.
Nat Greene Trail, Atlantic & Yadkin Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Popular paved trail offering lake views and a bridge decorated with love locks.
Greenway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Bikeable, family-friendly greenway for running, walking or rollerblading.
Martin Luther King Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Well-maintained property featuring a walkway and play area, plus picnic tables.
Hanover Pines Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Pet-friendly reserve for walking and biking, plus a large dog park and an owl-themed playground.
Godwin Heights Community Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 93 reviews
Family-friendly park with a splash pad, playground and baseball field.
Buckquarter Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
Shallow river known for its rapids and waterfalls, plus easy to moderate trails for hiking and swimming.
Campbell Creek Greenway Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Wooded, wheelchair-accessible trail with a babbling stream that's great for hiking, running and biking.
Harold B. McEachern Greenway Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Paved and shaded trail for walking, jogging, biking and skating, featuring a playground and benches.
The Lake Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Hiking area that is also suitable for biking, with a restroom.
Tyler Run Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Basketball and baseball courts, slides and swings are the main highlights at this neighborhood spot.
Reedy Fork Trail Head at Lake Brandt
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Kid-friendly nature area with rolling hills and a serene lake, plus trails for walks, biking and hiking.
Parham Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Park with a lake featuring picnic tables and barbecue grills, plus a trail.
Knightdale Environmental Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Nature preserve known for relaxing walks and shaded trails.
Cates Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Park featuring a playground and well-maintained trails that traverse open fields and woods.
Smith river greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Park featuring trails for strolling, running, kayaking and tubing, plus picnic tables.
Dunn Erwin Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Flat trail used by bikers, walkers and joggers plus a dog park.
Six Mile Creek Greenway
4.3 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Recreation spot providing a paved trail with opportunities for bird watching, hiking, and wildlife sightings.
Hector H. Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River)
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Shady dirt path and greenway that runs along segments of the Rocky River, with wooden bridges.
T. Henry Wilson Athletic Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 62 reviews
Park featuring a baseball diamond and soccer fields, plus hiking trails.
Stevens Creek Nature Preserve - Hooks Road Trail Access
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Forest park featuring walking trails for families, dogs and birds, plus a nature center.
Girl Scout Trail (Carolina Thread Trail)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 reviews
Wooded 2-mile or 4-mile trail featuring a river as well as views and wildlife.
Pharr Family Preserve Trail - Carolina Thread Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking trail through a forest along the Rocky River with a kayak launch.
Summer Rest Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 51 reviews
Paved trail near Wrightsville Beach offering views of the Intracoastal Waterway and private homes.
Bicentennial Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Shaded, scenic trails and greenway for walking, running, hiking and biking.
Deep River Rail Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Relaxed place featuring a trail with trees providing shade, for walking and hiking.
First Broad River Trail Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 35 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area with a suspension bridge, gnome homes, and fairy houses.
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