Lace up your hiking boots, Raleighites. Spring is upon us, fostering warmer temperatures and misty mornings — aka the perfect setting to get outside + explore some local hiking trails in the Triangle. Plus, it’s a great way to see local flora + fauna. 🌼
NCMA Park Loop Trail
, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.7 miles
Time: 45 minutes
Pro Tip: Visit the NCMA website
+ register for a park program.
Lake Lynn Trail
, Lake Lynn Park, 7921 Ray Rd.
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.6 miles
Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
Pro tip: Bring the entire family. This trail is paved + offers little elevation change.
Cox Mountain Trail
, Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd., Durham
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3.8 miles
Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
Pro tip: Enjoy phenomenal views of the Eno River + explore the riverbank.
Honeycutt Creek Greenway
, Honeycutt Park, 1032 Clear Creek Farm Dr.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: ~5.2 miles
Time: ~2 hours 17 minutes
Pro tip: Trail starts as a suburban path, but transitions into a peaceful, heavily-wooded trail.
Company Mill Loop
, William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 5.9 miles
Time: ~3 hours
Pro tip: Wear sturdy shoes; the trail has many roots and rocks + can be muddy after rainy weather.
Loblolly Trail
, William B. Umstead State Park, 8801 Glenwood Ave.
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 6.4 miles
Time: ~3 hours
Pro tip: Great running trail.
Bonus, dogs are allowed at each of these spots as long as they are leashed.
Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know
. Also, check out our complete Triangle hiking guide
. 🥾