Hike a NC State Trail: Nearby Paths to Explore
In honor of North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day this month, here are three official state trails to explore around the Triangle.
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5 Shady Hikes in the Triangle to Explore this Summer
Tall trees and cool breezes make these areas near Raleigh great options for getting outside on the hottest days of the year.
5 New Hikes to Explore In 2024, In and Around the Triangle
These recently opened trails in the Raleigh and Durham areas offer natural escapes, short and long distances, and varied terrain.
A Walk in the Dark: 5 Hikes that Showcase the Night Sky
Just beyond the reaches of city lights, these natural areas offer great views of the moon and stars — and stay open late through the fall.
Urban Hikes: 5 Triangle Hikes to Get You Outside
These trails tucked near city centers, schools, and shopping areas offer respite from the bustle of the Triangle.
Hikes with History: Six NC Paths That Take you Back in Time
These trails, each a short drive from Raleigh, showcase former mill towns, industrial works, farms, and estates from as far back as the 1700s
The Feel of Fall
A visual celebration of the beauty of autumn leaves in and around Raleigh.
Mountain View: The Unique Landscape of Hemlock Bluffs
Just a few miles from downtown Raleigh, a nature preserve offers leaf-softened trails and majestic views of a pocket of Eastern Hemlock trees