Umstead State Park
What the experts agree on
Five-thousand-acre forest oasis between Raleigh, Cary and Durham with 35+ miles of trails for hiking, biking and running. Lakes and streams throughout suit all fitness levels and ages.
“Twenty miles of hiking trails and 13 miles of bridle trails greet visitors...take a short stroll with younger children or embark on a more extensive hike into the woods.”
– Where
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"In the between the cities of Raleigh, Cary and Durham is the William B. Umstead State Park and its 5,579 acres of wooded trails and picturesque lakes. You can walk, bike, hike and run through it" Full review
New York Times "William B. Umstead State Park, spanning more than 5,000 acres of forested hills, lakes and streams, offers about 35 miles of hiking trails to suit every mood and fitness level."
National Geographic
