A Guide to the Black Creek Greenway in Cary

The Black Creek Greenway is one of the top trails for walkers, runners, and bikers in all of the Triangle.

Maintained by the Town of Cary, the Black Creek Greenway is long, has multiple entry points, connects to some of Cary’s other attractions, and has connectors to other greenway systems.

If you’re looking for a great trail in the Cary area, you should definitely check this one out!

Where is the Black Creek Greenway?

There are many places you can access the Black Greenway. The main trailhead is located at Lake Crabtree off Old Reedy Creek Road, near where the road passes over I-40.

There are several other places to access the greenway, including near businesses and neighborhoods along the trail. The trail passes through North Cary Park, West Cary Middle School, Robert V. Godbold Park, Battery Lake, and Bond Park.

Black Creek Greenway trailheads are located at:

Reedy Creek Trailhead
North Cary Park Trailhead
Black Creek Trailhead
Godbold Park Trailhead
Fred G. Bond Metro Park Trailhead

Other greenways that connect with the Black Creek Greenway include:

Reedy Creek Trail
Lake Crabtree Trail
Reedy Creek Greenway
Northwoods Greenway
Glenkirk Greenway
Crabtree Creek Greenway
White Oak Creek Greenway
Oxford Hunt Greenway

NOTE: There is currently construction happening at the Black Creek Greenway and detours are posted in some areas. Get more information about the detours and construction work here.

How long is the Black Creek Greenway?

The Black Creek Greenway is popular because it has 7.1 miles of paved greenway access. It begins at the Old Reedy Creek Road Trailhead at Lake Crabtree and runs all the way to Bond Park.

Because the Black Creek Greenway connects to many other greenways and trails in the area, people looking for longer walks, runs, and bike rides can find ways to increase distance.

The Black Creek Greenway connects to the White Oak Creek Greenway at Bond Park. Right now, the White Oak Creek Greenway includes 4.8 miles of trail. It will connect to the American Tobacco Trail in the future.

The Black Creek Greenway is part of the East Coast Greenway. When completed, the East Coast Greenway will run from Maine to Florida.

Attractions along the Black Creek Greenway

The Black Creek Greenway not only offers 10-foot wide, paved trails, it also has other features that make it an attractive place for people looking for some outdoor exercise.

The views along Lake Crabtree are great. Just a half mile from the Old Reedy Creek Trailhead is the Lake Crabtree Scenic Overlook shelter. You’ll also find areas to refill water bottles and repair your bike.

The trail includes a lot of shade as you walk by the creek. This also means you may be dealing with standing water and mud after heavy rains though. But, on a hot summer day, you can still get your walk in thanks to the heavy tree cover.

There are various parks along the trail with different features. North Cary Park has playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, open fields, and even rock climbing. The Sk8 Cary Skate Park is along the trail at Robert V. Godbold Park. The Godbold Dog Park is also nearby. Bond Park features a number of attractions, including playgrounds, open fields, fishing and boating, baseball and softball fields, and more.

There are some hills along the trail that could be challenging for some people, but most of the trail is accessible for just about anyone.

Are there restrooms along the Black Creek Greenway?

Yes. There are restrooms along the greenway at the various parks and some of the trailheads.

Parking and restrooms are available at the Old Reedy Creek Road Trailhead. Restrooms are also available at North Cary Park, Godbold Park, and Bond Park.

Along the trail, you’ll find shelters, picnic tables, and places to refill water bottles and even repair bikes.

Need more information about Black Creek Greenway?

The Town of Cary has a lot of information about the Black Creek Greenway on its website. Here are some helpful links:

Uno’s Fitness can help you be trail-ready!

Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey and want to begin walking or if you’re trail running and biking competitively, working with a Certified Personal Trainer can help you prepare for your workouts on the trail.

Uno’s Fitness can work with you on stretching and flexibility, best practices for recovery after a cardio workout, and strengthening core and leg muscles to prevent aches and pains.

Contact Uno’s Fitness today to setup a free consultation!

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