Easements Acquired for Connection between Crabtree Creek Trail and Umstead
A major hurdle was cleared on Tuesday for the connection of the Crabtree Creek Trail to Umstead State Park. An agreement between Hanson Aggregates and the City was announced at Tuesday's City Council meeting. The settlement will provide the greenway easements necessary for the connection of Crabtree Creek Trail with nearby Umstead State Park. The west end of Crabtree Creek Trail currently ends at Lindsay Drive, east of Duraleigh Road, over a mile from Umstead. This link will be a vital connection both for the Capital Area Greenway System and the regional trail system as a whole. Click here for additional information.
 Lake Johnson Boardwalk Closed for Construction
A section of the Lake Johnson Trail (East Loop) will be closed through April 15, 2014, while repairs are made to the boardwalk that crosses the lake, adjacent to Avent Ferry Road. Avent Ferry Road should not be used as a means to bypass the construction area.
Trail users will not be able to make a continuous loop around Lake Johnson’s paved east loop trail. Parking and access will not be restricted from the available parking lots. Construction barricades have been installed on the north and south sides of the boardwalk structure and users should not access the construction area while repairs are being made.
It was concluded early on that it would be most efficient to keep the structure closed completely during construction. By eliminating the down-time needed to “safe-up” the bridge each Friday afternoon, plus the additional loss of time each Monday morning, prior to resuming the decking procedure, the overall project could be completed quicker. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department apologizes for the inconvenience this may pose to the public. Find additional information here.
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NC State Research Project – Data Collection on the Capital Area Greenway
Students in the Natural Resource Measurements Class at NC State University are partnering with the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources Department and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences to examine the use of the Greenway System by people and wildlife. Students will be collecting data on numbers of people using the trails and the manner they are using them (e.g., cycling, running, walking). Data on mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and their density along the trails will also be collected along with data on plants, soils, and water that might explain their presence and abundance. This data will allow the Department to report usage statistics and better plan future greenway construction and enhancements for the benefit of people and wildlife.
To conduct the study, students will mount trail cameras in multiple locations to count people and wildlife, take water samples, examine soil, identify vegetation, and search for reptiles and amphibians along the trail. All sampling is non-destructive. Although the greenways are a public space, methods for counting people and their use of the greenway trails are designed to maintain privacy and have been approved by NC State University’s Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research (IRB #3711) and the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources Department.
Students will be working in crews of two or three between late January and late March, 2014. Each student will be carrying a North Carolina State University identification card.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Potts for additional information or visit the project website.
 The "Eyes and Ears" of the Greenway System
Did you know there is a group of volunteers patrolling the greenway system each and every day? The Greenway Volunteer Program is designed to engage trail users and also to help be the eyes and ears for the Raleigh Police and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Departments. Greenway Volunteers help monitor conditions on the City greenways, report criminal or suspicious activity, provide general information to users, and promote courtesy and safety. Individuals who are interested in this volunteer opportunity can visit the Greenway Volunteer Program webpage
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 Walnut Creek Trail Extension Project is Officially Open!
You can now walk, run, or ride a bike from Lake Johnson to the Neuse River Trail (and beyond); all along the Walnut Creek Trail. The section of the Walnut Creek Trail that extends from Worthdale Park to the Neuse River Trail, approximately 4.5 miles in length has been completed. There are some minor clean-up activities still underway so please be aware of contractor equipment and vehicles still remaining. With the completion of this trail, numerous connections across the city have been made: Lake Johnson, NC State's Centennial Campus, connectivity into downtown via Little Rock Trail, Walnut Creek Wetland Center, Apollo Heights Park, Worthdale Park, Walnut Creek Softball Complex, Walnut Amphitheater, and the Neuse River Trail are all located on the Walnut Creek Trail. Get out there and enjoy Raleigh's newest greenway trail!
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Trail construction updates...
Honeycutt Creek Trail - The section of trail from Newton Road to Durant Road is currently under construction. This section has been cleared and the boardwalk and retaining walls are being installed. Construction on the section from Honeycutt Park to Raven Ridge Road is expected to begin March 1st. The 5.6 mile project is anticipated to be completed by July 31, 2014.
Crabtree Creek Trail Extension - Clearing, grading and boardwalk construction is underway across several sections of this 4.1 mile project. This project is expected to be completed in August 2014 and will connect Crabtree Creek Trail with the Neuse River Trail.
Neuse River Trail Connector - Public Meeting Thursday, February 6th
The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will host a public meeting to present a project connecting neighborhoods located east of the Neuse River, and south of US 401, with the Neuse River Greenway Trail.
When: Thursday, February 6th, 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Where: Capital Area Soccer League Complex
OSNC Building, Team Room – Ground Floor
7700 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616
Trail Closures and Alerts
Trail closures are listed below. Please visit the Greenway Closure page for current updates on any trail closures or repairs that may impact use.
Crabtree Creek Trail Closure
Crabtree Creek Trail from Raleigh Boulevard and Crabtree Boulevard will be closed through March 31st.
Walnut Creek Trail - Lake Johnson Boardwalk Closure
A section of the Lake Johnson Trail (East Loop) will be closed through April 15, 2014, while repairs are made to the boardwalk that crosses the lake, adjacent to Avent Ferry Road.
Marsh Creek Trail at Brentwood Park
Marsh Creek Trail through Brentwood Park will be closed through February 28th for replacement of a sewer line.
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