Best trails near Raleigh

24 trails · 24 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Raleigh, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 24 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Capital Area Greenway System
#1 Capital Area Greenway System
1.9 mi away
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
C
Crabtree Creek Trail
#2 Crabtree Creek Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 68: intrinsic quality
68Top-rated
H
House Creek Greenway
#3 House Creek Greenway
2.1 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
M
Mine Creek Trail
#4 Mine Creek Trail
1.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Shelley Lake Trail
#5 Shelley Lake Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
S
Snelling Branch Trail
#6 Snelling Branch Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M
Mine Creek Greenway
#7 Mine Creek Greenway
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
A
Alleghany Trail
#8 Alleghany Trail
0.1 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Crabtree Creek Trail
#9 Crabtree Creek Trail
0.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
A
Alleghany Trail
#10 Alleghany Trail
1.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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North Hills Park / Crabtree Creek Connector
#11 North Hills Park / Crabtree Creek Connector
1.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Ironwood Trail
#12 Ironwood Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Lake Park Trail
#13 Lake Park Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Middle Crabtree Trail
#14 Middle Crabtree Trail
2.4 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Lake Park Segment
#15 Lake Park Segment
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid

Trails near Raleigh

The Raleigh area has 24 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Raleigh

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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