This is a popular local mountain biking trail (actually in the community of Horsepasture)…read more Mountain Laurel Trail Road turns off of Horsepasture-Price Road and really looks more like a private road than anything else. They have a lot of planned group rides here, including beginner groups. I've only walked a portion of the trails but they are very pretty and I can see how they would be fun if I had a mountain bike and was brave enough to try it. Lots of little hills, turns, creek crossings, etc. It's also a beautiful place to photograph. I've seen several newspaper articles saying the Mountain Laurel Trails is pretty highly rated nationally for mountain biking and, I can't remember for sure, but I think that it has even been ranked internationally. Pretty impressive, I think. I believe that the tralis are built and maintained through volunteers, which makes that even more impressive.

I learned to ski on this lake. My family has been coming to the lake since I was a kid. I love…read morethe escape from the District. There are wonderful restaurants, pubs and shops. The state park has year round activities. If you are driving to the lake, don't speed There are troopers who seem to have cloaking devices. Suddenly they appear out of nowhere.

I ran in for some hiking sneakers and they happened to have all the new, best brands. I was…read morepleasantly surprised. Took me a total of 10 minutes and I was on my way to some beautiful waterfalls nearby.

Everything about this place is great! Very affordable as well as for me getting into a hobby…read morestopping by RMA made it to where I could get quality gear without the brand new price tag.

If your into trail running or biking this is a great place to get in some miles. Just finished 13…read moremiles of trail running. Second day in a row, did 10 miles yesterday. Just make sure you follow the directional signs.

This beautiful paved trail in the northwest corridor of Greensboro/Guilford County provides a great…read moreopportunity for anyone to easily commune with nature. The Greenway has a long history of being converted from and old railway line to a pedestrian friendly space. It takes you on walks, runs, bike rides, and more through sparsely populated greenery and lakes. If you're looking to put down a lot of miles, this connects for quite some distance down into Greensboro, not to mention numerous offshoot trails in places like Burr Mill Park and around Lake Brandt. An easy and accessible retreat!

Check out this great video bicycle tour of the A&Y Greenway!…read more https://youtu.be/QIOzVp8dva4

A good place to bike, walk your dog or just plain walk/ jog. I've been through pumpkin loop and…read morecrow branch overlook and I prefer the crow branch since we never realized there was a whole retention pond to walk alongside!! Beautiful and able to see a mix of wildlife if you look closely enough and slow down. We've seen crayfish, mushrooms, even owls and deer out there. Really love this spot and glad it's close to home! It doesn't have water like drinking fountains or legitimate bathrooms is the only reason it's not a full 5 star. Otherwise I'd consider it a 4.5. There is also a small pollinator garden area that comes up on the left when starting from MLK side. Love this place.

Near the university campus, this offers a retreat for runners. The entry road is of dubious…read morequality, but it isn't that long. Some gravel roads continue to run through the area but are pedestrian only most of the time, and a series of hiking and bike trails interlace each other throughout the area. The aesthetic of Carolinian forests is distinctive and it was a peaceful environment. The trail marking could stand to be clearer and I got turned around a bit. It's definitely worth checking out the area.

Little River Regional Park is a nice little spot that is actually a cooperative project between…read moreDurham and Orange counties and situated a bit outside of the hustle and bustle of the triangle area. The park is not huge, but it does offer roughly 7-8 miles each of hiking trails and mountain biking trails (not too shabby!). There is also a butterfly garden, group campsite, playground, and picnic area on site so most of your bases are covered if you want to have either a leisurely or intense afternoon out in the park. My first time at the park I was pretty shocked that such a natural area could exist just off of Guess Road (yes, the character of Guess Road here differs greatly from that near the I-85 exit in Durham). This park is quiet, uncrowded, well-maintained and very serene. I have never taken on the mountain biking trails myself, but I've heard that they're in tip-top shape, single track, and pretty challenging the further you get away from the trailheads. Presumably like these mountain bike trails, the hiking trails are very well-maintained, well marked, and at least a step up from an easy stroll in the park at most parts. The trails offer nice views of both the North and South Rivers, and they're loop trails which is always a plus! Per the park's brochures, hikers can also hike the mountain bike trails but must yield to cyclists and be aware of their surroundings. For the runners out there, there is also a Little River trail run each year (7K and 10 mile distances) with proceeds benefiting the park itself. Maybe knowing that you're helping to sustain a beautiful natural area will make running 10 miles in January less painful? I have my doubts... If you're willing to take a trek a bit down Guess Road, this is definitely a park worth checking out!

Lovely park with gorgeous trails. Quieter than Eno with good maintenance, frequent benches, and…read moreaccessible bridges.

I happened upon this trial 15 years after the last time here! This was a go to spot during school…read morehere and remains just as beautiful as it was then! The loop is a little less than 3 miles and has some good ups and downs. The 2 parking lots to the East start up on the hill, with the main downhills shortly after starting. The path goes along the golf course and is well manicured. Hardcore runner, causal walker, or something in between, this is a great place for some time outside!

There are a couple of parking lots to this trail. The one closest to the campus at least appeared…read moreto require a campus parking permit; Duke is quite stingy about parking for all the open space that's theoretically available. The restrictions end at 5, which perhaps explains the rush at 5:10 or so when I arrived. The trail was a loop around the golf course and various other facilities, which was verdant and had some interesting signage about the ecological development of the area. There were some snakes and other creatures on the trail despite it being relatively busy with human activity.