The best running trails in Wake County
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Last updated: October 2, 2025
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1. 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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30
runners
2. 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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18
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3. 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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12
runners
4. 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.
14
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. White Deer & Lake Benson Parks loop — Garner
5.05km
00:31
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
11
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
8. Shoreline Trail loop — Forest Ridge Park
8.86km
01:03
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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