Skycrest Suspension Bridge – Milburnie Overlook loop from Poole Road Trailhead Parking Lot

Skycrest Suspension Bridge – Milburnie Overlook loop from Poole Road Trailhead Parking Lot

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Skycrest Suspension Bridge – Milburnie Overlook loop from Poole Road Trailhead Parking Lot

01:52

46.7km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.58 km

Neuse River Dam Removal Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.59 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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7.13 km

Bridges Lake

Lake

8.92 km

Skycrest Suspension Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

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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11.5 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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23.4 km

Neuse River Pedestrian Bridge

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This bridge offers stunning views of the Neuse River and the surrounding natural scenery, connecting the Neuse River Greenway and the Smith Creek Greenway

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37.7 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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40.2 km

Milburnie Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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44.2 km

Anderson Point Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Anderson Point Park is a 90-acre park that is home to the historic Anderson Family Homestead, as well as walking trails, an amphitheater, and sports fields.

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46.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

Surfaces

44.5 km

1.22 km

1.06 km

Elevation