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Milburnie Overlook – Skycrest Suspension Bridge loop from Buffalo Road Athletic Park Trailhead #88 Parking

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Milburnie Overlook – Skycrest Suspension Bridge loop from Buffalo Road Athletic Park Trailhead #88 Parking

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Milburnie Overlook – Skycrest Suspension Bridge loop from Buffalo Road Athletic Park Trailhead #88 Parking

01:15

12.1km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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3.66 km

Skycrest Suspension Bridge

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This is one of two suspension bridges that span the Neuse River. The bridge is 275 feet long and has two 45-foot-tall steel towers.

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5.53 km

Bridges Lake

Lake

6.07 km

Neuse River Dam Removal Overlook

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It's a great place to take a break and get a view of the river.

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6.08 km

Milburnie Overlook

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Scenic overlook of the Neuse River from the sight of the former Milburnie Dam. Raleigh Beach is also located on the river at this location.

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6.09 km

Neuse River viewpoint

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This was the site of the Milburnie Dam, which was built on centuries old mills and dams. Now, it has been removed and this section of the Neuse River is …

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8.42 km

Skycrest Suspension Bridge

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This is one of two suspension bridges that span the Neuse River. The bridge is 275 feet long and has two 45-foot-tall steel towers.

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11.0 km

Neuse River Trail

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Spanning 34.5 miles, The Neuse River Trail traces a paved greenway in the Raleigh region of North Carolina. It meanders alongside the Neuse River, extending from Falls Lake Dam to …

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12.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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12.1 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

372 m

208 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

34°C

22°C

74 %

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Milburnie Overlook – Skycrest Suspension Bridge loop from Buffalo Road Athletic Park Trailhead #88 Parking

Skycrest Suspension Bridge

Neuse River Dam Removal Overlook

Milburnie Overlook

Neuse River viewpoint

Skycrest Suspension Bridge

Neuse River Trail

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