The Research Triangle offers the best of both worlds in so many ways. It has the rich diversity and culture of a higher education and technology hub, has thriving markets, small businesses, and a happening arts and dining scene. Topping it off is the proximity to nature as well. 90 minutes or less to the ocean, a few hours to the mountains and locally we have amazing hiking and biking trails in The Triangle. We wanted to share some of our favorite hike and bike trails. If you are looking for real estate close to trails, we also are your boutique real estate brokerage. Happy Hiking, Biking, and Spring in the Triangle!
Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
Looking for an easy short and biodiverse hike in The Triangle? The Johnston Mill Nature Preserve offers lovely vistas of creeks and wildlife, while being very close to Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. You can go in a morning or a sunset and spend a great few hours wandering.
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Trail Length: 4 miles total
Elevation Gain: 187 feet
Neuse River Greenway
The Neuse River Greenway can be hiked, biked, or walked and offers railway to dirt paths to boardwalks. With 27.2 miles of trail it can be done in an ambitious day, or spread out with various entry points. The landscape varies with water, thick tree cover, and farmland with plenty of opportunities to see wildlife.
Location: Wake Forest, NC
Trail Length: 27.2 miles total
Elevation Gain: 562 feet
American Tobacco Trail
The American Tobacco Trail can be an easy hike, or can be quite strenuous as it is 22 miles long and has various entry points. Certain portions are paved or with gravel for those looking for a more accessible hiking experience. Vistas include swamps and waterways, it is a beautiful place to see leaves change in the fall also!
Location: Begins in Durham, NC
Trail Length: 21.9 miles total
Elevation Gain: 613 feet
North Carolina Botanical Garden
The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers flat and short walks, perfect for families. If you are looking to get outside and run with little ones, or after them, this is a very comfortable and beautiful setting. It offers wooden boardwalks and streams and flora and fauna are marked, for fun learning for the family.
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Trail Length: 1.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 150 feet
North Carolina Museum of Art Trail
Looking for more than wildlife? The North Carolina Museum of Art trail is a short hike that has over 164 acres of outdoor sculptures. This trail is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers and much of the museum park is immersive, encouraging viewers to really experience sculpture walking. This is a great way to spend a few hours, at any age.
Location: Raleigh, NC
Trail Length: 2.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 180 feet
Hemlock Bluffs
Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is in one of our favorite areas of The Triangle, Apex, and offers a number of short trails that are wooden boardwalks and stairs connecting dirt paths. There is a lot of tree cover, making this a good group of trails for hiking during the warmer months. It is not accessible and may be more difficult for families with small children. The lookouts are well worth the workout though!
Location: Apex, NC
Trail Length: 1.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 173 feet
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