Best trails near Wilmington

14 trails · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Wilmington, 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 14 of 14 trails · best 15 shown on the map
G
Gary Shell Cross City Trail
#1 Gary Shell Cross City Trail
2.1 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
G
Gary Shell Cross City Trail
#2 Gary Shell Cross City Trail
0.2 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
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River to the Sea Bikeway
#3 River to the Sea Bikeway
1.0 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
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Park Ave Multi-use Path
#4 Park Ave Multi-use Path
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C
Central College Trail
#5 Central College Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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South College Road Trail
#6 South College Road Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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River to Sea Bikeway
#7 River to Sea Bikeway
0.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
C
Cross City Trail
#8 Cross City Trail
2.2 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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River to Sea Bikeway
#9 River to Sea Bikeway
2.5 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Inner Loop
#10 Inner Loop
1.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Outer Loop
#11 Outer Loop
1.0 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Chancellors Walk
#12 Chancellors Walk
1.4 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Ridgewood Heights Drive
#13 Ridgewood Heights Drive
1.0 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Cross City Trail
#14 Cross City Trail
1.4 mi away
Why 47: intrinsic quality
47Rated

Trails near Wilmington

The Wilmington area has 14 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 Wilmington

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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