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A new connector trail?
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Trail connector.
Near American Tobacco Trail
Connector trail?
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American Tobacco Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A mostly Unpaved, hard-packed Rail Trail.
22.2
mi
Distance
568
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family Friendly
Access Issues
Open dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
22.16mi
Distance
568ft
Elevation Gain
491ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
385ft
High Point
236ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is one of the best Rail Trails in North Carolina with numerous connecting trails along the way. The American Tobacco Trail starts south of Durham and ends at the Downtown Durham Greenway. Along the way it skirts Beaver Creek, Reedy Creek, White Oak Creek, and Panther Creek. The trail crosses through a number of parks like Rafferty Park, Old Chatham Golf Club, Herndon Park, Elmira Avenue Park, and Solite Park. It also goes through the Shoppes at Southpoint area and has great crossing over I-40 there. The north end stop at The Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Adam Oldham