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American Tobacco Trail

American Tobacco Trail
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Type of Site
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
Neighborhood
North
Interests That Apply
Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, History
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Dirt/off-road walking
Notes: Only about a third of the trail is paved, and the pavement is uneven at places.
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Not Available
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American Tobacco Trail

Tobacco Trail

22 Miles of Rails to Trails



Address: Phone:
From western Wake County to Downtown Durham
$addr.city, NC
+1 919 545 9104

Description

This 22-mile in-progress trail system traverses through the scenic Triangle Region of North Carolina. Connecting many popular sites in the area (such as the new American Tobacco Campus and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park), creeks, bridges, shopping centers, restaurants, neighborhoods, and parks, the trail is a must-see for travelers wanting to get a good idea of what the Triangle Region has to offer. Feel free to use the trail for hiking, biking, running, roller blading, or horseback riding (in designated sections only)--any form of transportation goes, except motorized vehicles. Getting tired of walking? At the New Hill Road junction on the trail, choose to hop aboard the New Hope Valley Railway and ride up to the town of Bonsal, where you can get a lesson in railroad history at the North Carolina Railroad Museum.


What you should know before visiting American Tobacco Trail

Times & Dates

Open Hours: Dawn-dusk, daily
Visit Time: 1hr-1.5hr
Best Time to Visit: Come for a bicycle ride in the late morning.
Why Best: The trail is open to the elements and the afternoon can get overwhelmingly hot, especially between June and September.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: All Ages
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Adult
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: Free
Parking Safety: Somewhat Safe
Notes: There is plenty of free parking along the trail, but do take caution at night.


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