The best running trails around Cary

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Running around Cary is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Cary—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve via Aqua Trail — Prairie Ridge Conservation Area	Easy 00:19 3.01km
Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Crystal Lake	Intermediate 01:10 9.94km
Hickory Grove Riverfront – Lyons Prairie and Marsh loop from Oakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park	Expert 02:15 21.5km
Crystal Lake – Main Beach loop from Lakewood	Intermediate 01:05 10.5km

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Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve via Aqua Trail — Prairie Ridge Conservation Area
00:19
3.01km
6:22/km
20m
20m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sterne's Fen Nature Preserve loop from Crystal Lake
01:10
9.94km
7:00/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
31
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hickory Grove Riverfront – Lyons Prairie and Marsh loop from Oakbrook Estates Mobile Home Park
02:15
21.5km
6:15/km
150m
150m
Expert
29
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Crystal Lake – Main Beach loop from Lakewood
01:05
10.5km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.