American Tobacco Trail – Fred G. Bond Metro Park loop from Durham

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American Tobacco Trail – Fred G. Bond Metro Park loop from Durham

Hard

4.7

(8080)

14,133

riders

American Tobacco Trail – Fred G. Bond Metro Park loop from Durham

06:24

106km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.9 km for 3.89 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 68.2 km for 3.89 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.7 km

American Tobacco Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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33.5 km

Wooden Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice wooden boardwalk on the White Oak Creek Greenway. It takes you over some swamp land and is shared with pedestrians, so make sure you keep an eye out for other trail users.

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48.2 km

Crabtree Creek Watershed Project Site 23

Forest

50.6 km

Lake Crabtree on the Crabtree Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Crabtree Creek Greenway Trail stretches over 19 miles, connecting Morrisville, Cary, and Raleigh. This asphalt trail runs through forested greenways, city parks, residential areas, and business districts. It offers …

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52.1 km

Reedy Creek Trailhead at Lake Crabtree

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits along Lake Crabtree at the north end of Black Creek Greenway. There is ample parking, restrooms, water, and a bike station, making it an ideal spot to …

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63.3 km

Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Also accessible for wheelchairs.

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64.2 km

White Oak Creek Greenway Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place to take a break.

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65.8 km

White Oak Creek Greenway Wooden Path

Highlight • Bridge

Very beautiful wooden path along the Greenway.

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102 km

American Tobacco Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The American Tobacco Trail is a rails-to-trails project that is over 22 miles long in the Triangle Region of North Carolina. This is a paved path that is popular with bikers and runners alike.

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