Hiking, Jogging & Biking Areas
More than three miles of gravel jogging and walking trails around the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Course. Named for Al Buehler, former Duke track coach and six-time ACC Champion. [ more info ]
12 miles of trails from Downtown Durham to NC Hwy 54, then from Massey Chapel Rd to Durham/Chatham County line. Bicycling, hiking, walking, and running. [ more info ]
7,060-acre teaching and research forest of Duke University with a variety of ecosystems represented. Preserved for research and recreation since the 1930s. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and picnics permitted; see website for regulations. [ more info ]
Eno River State Park
State park with five access areas in Durham and Orange counties. Enjoy bird-watching, canoeing/rafting, fishing, hiking, and picnic shelters within 3,900 acres of secluded wilderness along the banks of the Eno River. [ more info ]
Imperial Center & Walking Trail
2.5-mile hiking and jogging trail with easy access from five lodging properties. [ more info ]
Little River Regional Park & Natural Area
391-acre park and natural area developed from tobacco farmland. Historic barns, houses, and sheds now serve as picnic shelters, information centers, and landmarks accompanying the more than 15 miles of walking, hiking, mountain-biking, and horseback-riding trails. Playground, wildlife, bird-watching, picnicking, and rockhounding. [ more info ]
2.2-mile trail through the New Hope Creek flood plain with hiking and walking. Begins near Githens Middle School in Southwest Durham. [ more info ]
North/South Greenway Trail
3.5-mile trail from the Eno River through Downtown Durham ideal for hiking and running. [ more info ]
Uncover unusual wildflowers and unique rock formations on this 84-acre peninsula formed by the Eno River. Includes hiking trail; occasional guided tours by the NC Botanical Garden. [ more info ]
Hiking, jogging, and biking trails between Rock Quarry and Northgate Park. [ more info ]
RTP Jogging & Pedestrian Trails
Nearly 15 miles of walking and bicycle paths through Research Triangle Park. [ more info ]
Located along the Eno River, the park features a reconstructed 1778 working grist mill with cornmeal for sale, the historic McCown-Mangum House dating to the mid-1800s, the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography, hiking trails, and amphitheater. [ more info ]
