Shelley Lake Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

1. Shelley Lake Trail

9.2
Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · Raleigh, NC · 13 tips and reviews

Susan W.Susan Wolters: The hills are great for sledding and the trail is very pretty and great for running, walking, and biking.

Karl R.Karl Ritz: Awesome place to walk and get exercise.

Barbara K.Barbara Kulp: Great place to walk and enjoy nature! Saw some Blue Heron nests a couple of weeks ago, plus an owl :)

Lake Johnson Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

2. Lake Johnson Trail

9.0
Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

Michal S.Michal Schmitt: Really nice 3 mile loop with various overlooks to the lake. Great place to go for a run or just walk and enjoy the scenery.

Jacquelyn M.Jacquelyn Mann: It's a beautiful trail, but watch where you step. People don't pick up after their dogs.

Jerry M.Jerry M: Excellent trails and nature.

Capital Area Greenway is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

3. Capital Area Greenway

8.8
Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

EmmaEmma: There are great trails where you can bike, run, and walk. The trails seem to go on and on!!

Ella L.Ella Lee: Great place to run! Watch out for snakes!!

hayden s.hayden savage: good area with nice paths. I don't reccomend going at night!!

Lake Lynn Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

4. Lake Lynn Trail

9.1
3100 Lynn Rd (at Leesville Rd), Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 21 tips and reviews

Jenn K.Jenn King: Trail was great!!! Nice scenery, very nice people & challenging too! 😊

C. G.C. Glover: Run, walk, get in shape!

Jason P.Jason P.: Walk counterclockwise for more downhill, clockwise for more uphill......

Neuse River Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

5. Neuse River Trail

8.9
12098 Old Falls of Neuse Rd, Wake Forest, NC
Hiking Trail · 7 tips and reviews

John L.John Leech: We walked for about an hour with our dog. Had a nice time. Met a few friendly walkers and some on bikes. Busier place with some more serious bikers. Keep to one side, so bikers can pass safely.

Megan M.Megan Mcdonald: Beware of rude bicyclists

Andy G.Andy Gastauer: Very nice scenic trail.

Raleigh Greenway / Shelley Lake is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

6. Raleigh Greenway / Shelley Lake

8.3
Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 2 tips and reviews

Susan W.Susan Wolters: It's a gorgeous trail.

Austin B.Austin Burley: Great playground area.

Neuse River Greenway Trail @ Poole Rd is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

7. Neuse River Greenway Trail @ Poole Rd

7.9
Poole Rd, Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

James A.James Andrew: Perfect for walking, riding, getting away. Poole rd entrance has a great parking area.

Jeffrey "Skidmatik B.Jeffrey "Skidmatik Beatz" Williams: It is a peaceful trail to walk...a lot of bike riding going on.

Kevin M.Kevin Morgan: I was just doing a fly by with my mountain bike to finish a 45 mile Greenway ride before dusk!

Neuse River Trail @ Auburn-Knightdale Rd is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

8. Neuse River Trail @ Auburn-Knightdale Rd

7.9
Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Neuse River Greenway at Trailhead is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

9. Neuse River Greenway at Trailhead

7.9
(Trailhead Rf), Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews

Dave C.Dave Crum: Excellent trail. Peaceful and scenic!

Molly M.Molly Milligan: A local Bottle shop near by!!!

Mekayla R.Mekayla Robles: I come here in between classes to get some exercise or sit outside and read. Very peaceful, very little traffic.

Neuse River Greenway Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

10. Neuse River Greenway Trail

7.7
Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews

Glenn G.Glenn Girtman: Great trail for walking, running or cycling. Remember.. keep right and pass on left.

Caroline S.Caroline Suggs: Great place to walk or bike ride.

David C.David C: Great place to bike or run!

Reedy Creek Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

11. Reedy Creek Trail

7.6
2600 Hillsborough St (Faircloth st), Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews

KaitlinKaitlin: Great trail. Love catching it from Museum Park.

Wade S.Wade Stinson: Nice trail

Gregory C.Gregory Coltren: Awesome trail to jog around... darn it will make you sweat....working on my fitness....

Neuse River Greenway Trail @ Anderson Point Park is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

12. Neuse River Greenway Trail @ Anderson Point Park

7.5
Anderson Point Dr (Neuse View Dr), Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Kathy L.Kathy Langfield: Excellent trail!

Crabtree Creek Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

13. Crabtree Creek Trail

7.5
Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 6 tips and reviews

Will iiiWill iii: Nice paved semi-lit trail

Jon B.Jon B: Park at the gravel lot behind McDonalds. 3 different directions to try.

m.i.am.i.a: Morning runs are the best here

Upper Neuse Greenway is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

14. Upper Neuse Greenway

7.5
Hiking Trail · North Raleigh · 5 tips and reviews

Andy G.Andy Gastauer: Beautiful trail. Lots of bikers.

CatherineCatherine: Keep our greenway clean, please pick up after your dogs.

Mark Ketterman N.Mark Ketterman Neal: A little doggie today

House Creek Trail is one of The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Raleigh.

15. House Creek Trail

7.3
Raleigh, NC
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews

Kyle H.Kyle Hanlin: Parts of the trail run very close to or over top of 440, so it can get noisy. But it's still pretty and has some more tranquil parts.

EmmaEmma: Good trail, but watch out for rocks and roots! I have fallen multiple times..

Jon B.Jon B: Hills are good for you!