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Big Lake – Lake Crabtree Dam loop from William B. Umstead State Park

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Big Lake – Lake Crabtree Dam loop from William B. Umstead State Park

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Big Lake – Lake Crabtree Dam loop from William B. Umstead State Park

02:55

11.0km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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William B. Umstead State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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387 m

Big Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to take a break and enjoy this beautiful lake surrounded by trees, it's also a good place for bird watching.

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545 m

Big Lake Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is an enjoyable viewpoint over Great Lake, and turns out to be a pleasant complement to the natural landscape.

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702 m

Big Lake

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to take a break and enjoy this beautiful lake surrounded by trees, it's also a good place for bird watching.

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5.33 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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5.62 km

Lake Crabtree Dam

Highlight • Monument

Lake Crabtree Dam is located in the east of the lake of the same name and dams the Crabtree Creek. Besides that, it offers a great view of the lake, …

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

2.26 km

625 m

265 m

Surfaces

8.43 km

1.35 km

284 m

265 m

197 m

174 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Big Lake – Lake Crabtree Dam loop from William B. Umstead State Park

Big Lake

Big Lake Bridge

Big Lake

Reedy Creek Trailhead at Lake Crabtree

Lake Crabtree Dam

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