Near Reedy Creek Trail
Reedy Creek Road / Trenton Road intersection gate entrance to Umstead State Park.
Near Reedy Creek Trail
Forest Sign
Near Reedy Creek Trail
Entrance to a singletrack trail.
Near Reedy Creek Trail
View of the Museum of Art Trail.
Near Reedy Creek Trail
Reedy Creek trailhead at Meredith College

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Reedy Creek Trail

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Reedy Creek Trail connects the NC Museum of Art, the House Creek Greenway, and Umstead State Park.
4.9
mi
Distance
253
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Open from dawn to dusk.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.95mi
Distance
253ft
Elevation Gain
312ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
480ft
High Point
312ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Reedy Creek Trail is a section of the expansive trail system of the Capital Area Greenway. This trail branches in two directions, connecting the NC Museum of Art and the House Creek Greenway to Umstead State Park. The trail is very actively used and well maintained.

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Contributors
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