Buckeye Trail 2007 Report 1 N. Raleigh Blvd to Milburnie Road

Buckeye Trail 2007 Report 1 N. Raleigh Blvd to Milburnie Road
Raleigh Greenway System Crabtree Creek Trails 2007

Buckeye Trail 2.75 Miles. Direction: West to East.

Connections:
Going East: None.
Going West: Cross N. Raleigh Blvd. at light, go .2 miles north take a left into Middle Crabtree Trail at the greenway sign.

Background:

Raleigh, North Carolina visitors and new residents may be aware of the wonderful park system known as the "Capitol Area Greenway."

The "Capitol Area Greenway" is a project in process. Started in March 1974 by a forward thinking city council, it has a master plan to make sure that there is open space accessible to all residents of the city. The "Greenway" is being built one trail, one park and one community area at a time.

The city boasts more than 50 miles of trails connecting many of the more than 3000 acres of city park land.

Today the city is well underway on its project to create links between the greenways and to realize the original plan. Many of the trails still need to be connected. Those trails that have been connected create wonderful off-road access to many parts of the city for bikers, hikers and runners.

The majority of the trails have been built along the many creeks and streams that flow through the hills of the city. This creates an ecology friendly environment within the neighboring subdivisions.

The greenways provide access to naturalists, hikers, bikers, birders, fishermen, wild flower enthusiasts, bird watchers, nature lovers and, based on the carvings in many beech trees, just plain lovers. There are special trails for deep wood enthusiasts and mountain bikers. Most greenway trails connect to the city's extensive network of bike routes.

Buckeye Trail - 2007 Report 1 N. Raleigh Blvd. to Milburnie Road.

Directions to the trail:
Recommended:
Take Capital Blvd south to Crabtree Blvd.
Take a left on Crabtree Blvd.
Approximately ¾ mile on the right there is a Parks & Recreation parking lot.
From the dirt parking go right (east) toward N. Raleigh Blvd.
Cross over N. Raleigh Blvd. to the entrance of Buckeye Trail.
There will be a Raleigh Greenway sign at the entrance.