William B. Umstead State Park
State or Provincial Park
Raleigh
"Great hiking and biking trails!"(15 Tips)
"Great trails for hiking."(8 Tips)
"your bike through the Art Park"(6 Tips)
"Plenty of shaded areas for picnics."(2 Tips)
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Jeiran HasanNovember 14, 20175,400 acres! It’s huge with many different trails, but has something for everyone
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Melissa ESeptember 16, 2015Sal's trail right by the visitors center is lovely and quiet in the morning. You feel like you're far from city activity.
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shiftyNovember 10, 2014Stunningly beautiful in autumn. Jet noise detracts from the idyllic surroundings.
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Arthur BDecember 8, 2015Many trails and several lakes and ponds. Great place for a nature walk!Upvote1Downvote
Great for fishing, taking a nice stroll, or simply taking in nature!
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Somebody you know already has a disease or will probably develop one in your lifetime, in other words you will run a 5k at some point...get your act together on Sycamore Trail...Upvote2Downvote
Michal SchmittOctober 12, 2015Great trails. The lake is small but nice. Check out the boat house for reasonable rentals ($5).Upvote1Downvote- Great trails for hiking. Also you can rent a canoe or row boat in the summer.UpvoteDownvote
Good hiking and running trails in Raleigh. Great for an overnight camping trip if you don't want to take a road trip.Upvote1Downvote
Ying ZhuAugust 12, 2011Got sting by bugs biking after 8. One landed on my thigh and I think it was nags that flied right to your head area. Definitely wear glasses if you are biking in the dark.UpvoteDownvote
Albert ChavarriaMay 24, 2014Last boat rental from the Boat House is 3:30PM. Great rates, but only cash or check!UpvoteDownvote
Try Sal's Branch Trail. Takes about 45-60 minutes. Starts to the right of the ranger station. Follow the orange trail markers down to the water and back.UpvoteDownvote
Mike MortonDecember 20, 2013Nice little escape from the traffic and clutter of the Triangle's developments.UpvoteDownvote
Paul ChangApril 18, 2010A little slice of nature in the middle of the city ... great hiking, biking, and water activities! Plenty of shaded areas for picnics.UpvoteDownvote
Michael HuberMay 4, 2015Pretty nice park. Even though it was pretty full it didn't feel crowded.UpvoteDownvote
@ExploreRaleighAugust 27, 2011Explore both sides of the park. There are 2 entrances. One off 40 & one off 70.UpvoteDownvote- Noway JoseMarch 18, 2011Have a picnic on the benches by the lake or start your run into Umstead.UpvoteDownvote
Diana 'Hodge' BakerMay 30, 2011Saw a snake, 3 deer, and a turtle while hiking Sal's Branch this afternoon!Upvote1Downvote
Steven JonesDecember 18, 2009Great for day hikes, if you can ignore a little overhead noise from nearby RDU airport.Upvote1Downvote- Paul ChangApril 18, 2010A little slice of nature in the middle of the hectic, growing city!UpvoteDownvote
Where bug spray!!!! I've gotten chiggers twice.Upvote1Downvote
Park at the Tile shop then run to park entranceUpvoteDownvote
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- 9.2
"I like the Loblolly trail the best but the Company Mill trail leads to some great rock climbing and white water viewing."
Cecil Dykes 
"Great place for running and hiking. Closest trail off Glenwood. Caution especially when running: lots of roots on the trail."
Martina S- 6.8
"Great ~7 mile trail. Gets a little muddy in areas. Make sure you plan your hike a few days after rain."
Bryan M
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"Trail was great!!! Nice scenery, very nice people & challenging too! 😊"
Jenn King - 9.1
"Our kids had a great time! We will return for sure"
Keith Gruver - 7.8
"Probably my favorite public spot in Raleigh. Stand here for five minutes and you'll experience what this city is about: the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly, the brilliant and the idiotic."
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