Further Afield: North Carolina’s State Trails
In addition to the 3 trails in the Triangle, get to know 11 North Carolina State Trails that are worth exploring.
In addition to the 3 trails in the Triangle, get to know 11 North Carolina State Trails that are worth exploring.
In honor of North Carolina’s Great Trails State Day this month, here are three official state trails to explore around the Triangle.
Tall trees and cool breezes make these areas near Raleigh great options for getting outside on the hottest days of the year.
These recently opened trails in the Raleigh and Durham areas offer natural escapes, short and long distances, and varied terrain.
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.
These trails tucked near city centers, schools, and shopping areas offer respite from the bustle of the Triangle.
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 heat is rising! Here are five hikes near the Triangle that offer a chance to swim in creeks, lakes, and swimming holes.
Here are five hikes in and around Raleigh where spring blooms, beautifully.