Lake Crabtree is a 520-acre reservoir located in Cary, North Carolina, within Lake Crabtree County Park. Created in 1989 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service through damming Crabtree Creek, the lake was created to mitigate flood risks in the area. Today, it serves as a popular recreational spot where you can sail, fish, and in the surrounding park, hike, bike, and picnic. This is a great spot to ride to when exploring the area.

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1. Lake Crabtree – View of Lake Crabtree loop from Morrisville

13.7km

00:39

80m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Lake Crabtree – View of Lake Crabtree loop from Woods of Fairfax

23.6km

01:07

160m

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3. Trenton Road – Downtown Cary Fountain loop from Tarbert Gatehouse Trail

58.7km

04:00

550m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 90 m

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Location: Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, United States

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Lake Crabtree

1. Lake Crabtree – View of Lake Crabtree loop from Morrisville

2. Lake Crabtree – View of Lake Crabtree loop from Woods of Fairfax

3. Trenton Road – Downtown Cary Fountain loop from Tarbert Gatehouse Trail

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