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Umstead Park
Description
Location: Raleigh, near the airport
Miles: 11.5 miles
Skill Level: Beginner
Contact: Park
office (919) 571-4170
Map in JPEG
Map in PDF
Park
Hours and Fees
Directions
Rules of the Trail
The ultimate beginners ride, Umstead is a
great place to check out with the whole family. If you're
looking for an easy ride, or you want to take the family
out mountain biking, Umstead is the place. There are
several miles of gravel roads in this State Park, winding
through dense woods and over a few creeks. It's easy to
forget that you're right smack in the middle of the
Triangle region, except for the occasional 737 rushing
overhead. (The airport is right next door.)
The gravel roads in Umstead are used by bikers,
hikers and equestrians. They connect to the trails in
Crabtree Park (singletrack and a paved greenway) at the
Old Reedy Creek Road entrance. Mountain bikers are not
allowed on the hiking trails.
The
Umstead Coalition is a very active organization
dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of W.B.
Umstead state park.
Park Hours and Fees
November-February 8am-6pm; March and October 8am-7pm;
April, May, September 8am-8pm; June-August 8am-9pm. The
park is closed Christmas Day.
 Directions
Crabtree Creek Section: Off US 70 about six miles
northwest of Raleigh's I-440.
Driving Directions to the Crabtree Creek Section via Yahoo
Reedy Creek Section: About 0.5 miles north of I-40
at Exit 287 (Harrison Ave.)
Driving Directions to the Reedy Creek Section via Yahoo
Rules of the
Trail
1. Mountain bikers use the same trails as
the equestrians. Bikes are prohibited on hiking trails.
2. The removal of any plant, animal, artifact or
mineral is prohibited.
3. Do not litter; firearms and fireworks are
prohibited.
4. The possession or consumption of alcoholic
beverages is prohibited.
5. Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet.
6. Do not throw aluminum. cans in trash
receptacles-they must be packed home or placed in proper
recycling bins.
A Bicycle Trip
through Umstead Park by Scott Chilcote. This is a
great photo essay of the Umstead trails.
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