Top 10 Safest Routes in Raleigh
1
Neuse River Greenway
28 miles
Raleigh's longest greenway following the Neuse River through forests, parks, and wetlands. Paved, car-free, and scenic.
2
Walnut Creek Greenway
10 miles
Popular southeast trail through Lake Johnson and parks. Connects neighborhoods to downtown.
3
Crabtree Creek Greenway
8 miles
Follows Crabtree Creek through central Raleigh with connections to Umstead State Park.
4
Mine Creek Greenway
5 miles
Shaded north Raleigh trail through wooded areas with creek views and natural areas.
5
Downtown Raleigh Protected Lanes
4 miles
Growing network of protected lanes through the Warehouse District and downtown core.
6
NC Art Museum Greenway
3 miles
Path through the NC Museum of Art grounds with outdoor sculptures and natural areas.
7
Reedy Creek Greenway
7 miles
Connects Meredith College to Umstead State Park with wooded riding and creek crossings.
8
Richland Creek Greenway
3 miles
West Raleigh path through parks with connections to the wider greenway system.
9
Buckeye Trail
4 miles
North Raleigh trail through residential areas with park access and shaded sections.
10
Lake Johnson Loop
3 miles
Scenic loop around Lake Johnson with water views and recreation areas.
Raleigh Cycling Infrastructure
180+ Miles of Bikeways
Raleigh's Capital Area Greenway system provides 180+ miles of car-free trails through parks and natural areas. The city has added protected lanes on key downtown corridors and the Raleigh Bike Plan guides continued expansion. Relatively flat terrain in the core with rolling hills in surrounding areas.
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