Near Swift Creek Greenway
Hemlock bluff stairs.
Near Swift Creek Greenway
Green and gold wildflower
Near Swift Creek Greenway
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Hike Trail

Swift Creek Greenway

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A scenic trail along a portion of Swift Creek and part of the Town of Cary Greenways.
1.3
mi
Distance
32
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeWildlife
Access Issues
Open dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.25mi
Distance
32ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
358ft
High Point
315ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a picturesque trail that has tree cover for most of the trail. This is a connector trail and part of the Cary Greenway Trail system.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Kevin Rumsey