This is a super good recreation trail built along an abandoned tobacco railway line. Hence it is aptly named the American Tobacco Trail. It's a 22.6-mile long Rails-to-Trails project that crosses through Durham County, Chatham County, and Wake County. It has a variety of facilities and connector trailheads along the way.

Riders routinely ride the entire length of the ATT with a road bike. Gatorskin tires will hold up very well. Especially so if you have 28-32mm tires on. Watch out for runners and other trail users!

Tom DeSalvo

February 28, 2023

Cycling

Started at the Southern trail head and went out and back a total of 24 miles so I didn't ride the entire trail. What I rode though was awesome, flat, mostly crushed gravel with maybe 1/3 of the ride being on asphalt.

Gines “GS” Senfas

January 28, 2025

Cycling

bike repair tools ,water and warm bathroom

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Distance 340 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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

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