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Five Surprising Places You Can Reach on the Greenway

All paved trails in a couple miles or less!

Raleigh’s greenways do more than connect parks. They link neighborhoods, plazas, and more to create a network that makes it easier to get around without a car.  

Try these routes for a new way around town: 

Lake view at Durant Nature Preserve with trees and cabin

Durant Nature Preserve

Trail to take: Simms Branch Trail  
Follow the trail to reach the peaceful woods of Durant Nature Preserve. 

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Museum of Art

Trail to take: Reedy Creek Trail and Museum Park Loop  

Walk or bike along the Reedy Creek Trail to enter the museum’s outdoor park with meadows, sculptures, and more.  

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NC Farmers Market

Trail to take: Walnut Creek Trail and Centennial Bikeway Connector

Use Walnut Creek Trail and the Centennial Bikeway Connector to reach the Farmers Market, enjoying parks, plazas, and campus areas along the way. 
 

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The Lenovo Center

Trail to take: Edwards Mill Connector 

Got an upcoming concert or sporting event at the Lenovo Center? Follow the Edwards Mill Connector to reach the Lenovo Center. 
 

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John Chavis Park

Trail to take: Walnut Creek Trail and Little Rock Trail 

Follow Walnut Creek Trail to Little Rock Trail and emerge near John Chavis Park, passing wetlands and green spaces along the way 

 

 

Get your adventure started! Use the Greenway Explorer Tool to plan these routes and more.  

Contact

 

Greenway Planning and Greenway Map Requests
919-996-3285
parkplan@raleighnc.gov

Lead Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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