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Last updated: September 19, 2025

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1. Al Buehler Trail 5k loop — Duke University

5.06km

00:34

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cape Fear River Trail run — Cumberland County

22.3km

02:19

100m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Shelley Lake Trail loop — Shelley Sertoma Park

3.55km

00:22

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Peninsula Trail loop — Harris Lake County Park

9.00km

00:58

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. C. M. Herndon Park to Durham via American Tobacco Trail

33.0km

03:25

170m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Oklawaha Greenway — Hendersonville

10.4km

01:05

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Greensboro Country Park loop via Auto Tour Road

6.14km

00:38

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Apex Community Lake Trail loop — Apex

3.55km

00:22

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lake Trail loop — Lake Crabtree County Park

9.06km

00:56

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Duke Park & South Ellerbee Creek Trail loop — Durham

5.13km

00:32

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in North Carolina

1. Al Buehler Trail 5k loop — Duke University

2. Cape Fear River Trail run — Cumberland County

3. Shelley Lake Trail loop — Shelley Sertoma Park

4. Peninsula Trail loop — Harris Lake County Park

5. C. M. Herndon Park to Durham via American Tobacco Trail

6. Oklawaha Greenway — Hendersonville

7. Greensboro Country Park loop via Auto Tour Road

8. Apex Community Lake Trail loop — Apex

9. Lake Trail loop — Lake Crabtree County Park

10. Duke Park & South Ellerbee Creek Trail loop — Durham

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