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"The one away from the boat house is usually less crowded"(3 Tips)
"Walk around the trails so beautiful!"(5 Tips)
"A great 3.25 mile run/walk with a couple good scenic overlooks!"(3 Tips)
"Parking is a pain on crowded beautiful days."(2 Tips)

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Eli TyphinaMay 3, 2013
Go to a quite spot along the trail. If you sit by the edge of the water long enough you'll see fish jumping and hear frogs singing. On sunny days you' ll see lots of turtles.
TamaraMarch 12, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The hills here are killer! Talk about conditioning your legs! A great 3.25 mile run/walk with a couple good scenic overlooks! Parking is a pain on crowded beautiful days.
Upvoted Feb 3
Jill HNovember 23, 2009
Been here 5+ times
This is a great outdoor area to go for a nice run, bike ride, walk...or even take the kids/dog for some exercise. Very popular, paved and unpaved trails, flat and hills. Fishing, boating too! Read more
The News & ObserverJuly 9, 2012
Enjoy a day on the lake in a canoe, kayak, johnboat, sailboat, or paddle boat available for rental. Read more
TamaraMarch 12, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The hills here are killer! Talk about conditioning your legs! A great 3.25 mile run/walk with a couple good scenic overlooks!
Morgan TalbotMarch 27, 2015
Ahhhhmazzingg running trails and scenic lookouts. Very relaxing place. :)
RANDY PJuly 16, 2013
I miss living there in the apartments. It is a wonderful place to live on the lake.
@ExploreRaleighAugust 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best recreational park in all of Raleigh. Hike the unpaved side. It's beautiful!
Jordan FrithFebruary 23, 2010
One of my favorite places in Raleigh. There are two parking lots. The one away from the boat house is usually less crowded
Morgan TalbotMarch 27, 2015
If you missed the DO NOT SWIM signs, trust me. Don't swim in the lake! I had just moved here and got kiiilller strep throat after swimming in the lake. Such a bad idea. :(
De JobeJune 7, 2014
Just take a walk and enjoy nature.
Jordan RinkFebruary 20, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Don't walk down Avent Ferry while the bridge is out!! Take the long loop!!
Katie GlantonSeptember 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Take the dirt trail across the street from the boat house for an extra adventure
Kevin DesaiMarch 26, 2016
Great place for a walk/run
James MNovember 18, 2012
A great walk and very peaceful
Will BlankenshipApril 14, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Bring your eno hammock for a relaxing lakeside snooze!
Andrew WirtanenMarch 18, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Park on Lake Dam Rd if both of the lots are full.
Brent HillAugust 21, 2010
The park is under construction. A portion of is shut down. Go right facing the boat house.
ZzzzzJune 22, 2015
I miss this place too much😊
Colleen GrayMarch 21, 2011
Great Lake to walk around and very pretty!
Rue ThompsonJuly 29, 2013
Morning run!
RenaeDecember 28, 2010
Walk around the trails so beautiful!
HuffMarch 14, 2010
Been here 10+ times
If you run counter-clock wise the hills are more forgiving!!
Eric BoothOctober 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I just love it here.

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