The best running trails in Falls Lake State Recreation Area

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Running in Falls Lake State Recreation Area 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 in Falls Lake State Recreation Area—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.

Falls Lake Trail South to Shinleaf Recreation Area — Falls Lake State Recreation Area	Intermediate 01:28 12.2km
Falls Lake Trail: Rolling View Recreation Area to Visitor Center — Falls Lake State Recreation Area	Expert 04:03 33.4km
Shinleaf Campground Trail — Shinleaf Recreation Area	Easy 00:28 3.75km
Running loop from Creedmoor	Easy 00:30 4.75km

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Falls Lake Trail South to Shinleaf Recreation Area — Falls Lake State Recreation Area
01:28
12.2km
7:13/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
6
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Falls Lake Trail: Rolling View Recreation Area to Visitor Center — Falls Lake State Recreation Area
04:03
33.4km
7:15/km
230m
230m
Expert
4
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Shinleaf Campground Trail — Shinleaf Recreation Area
00:28
3.75km
7:21/km
40m
40m
Easy
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Creedmoor
00:30
4.75km
6:17/km
50m
50m
Easy
7
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.