Sandy Creek Trail
100Sandy Creek Trail is a 0.5-mile bike path in and around Durham, NC. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 100 out of 100.
0.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Sandy Creek Park, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 150 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Sandy Creek Park (along the trail): 1 restroom and 1 parking lot
Plus 2 playgrounds outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
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