Third Fork Creek Greenway
89Third Fork Creek Greenway is a 3.1-mile bike path in and around Durham, NC. 98% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 89% of it is away from cars. There's a playground and parking within half a mile. We didn't find public restrooms within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 89 out of 100.
3.1 mi · 98% smooth surface · 89% 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Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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 Southern Boundaries Park, off Third Fork Road, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is 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.
- Southern Boundaries Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds and 2 parking lots
- Garret Rd park old (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 4 playgrounds and 1 parking lot outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
3.1 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
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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