Simms Branch Trail
971.8 mi · 100% smooth surface · 94% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Kid-friendly bike paths in Raleigh, NC
Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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
All trails on the map
- Kid-friendly trail
- Can't score yet
Tap a trail for its name and score.
Best trails for kids
Neuse River Trail
9626.3 mi · 98% smooth surface · 92% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Mine Creek Greenway
940.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.3 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Baileywick Trail
930.6 mi · 99% smooth surface · 99% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Crabtree Creek Trail
9317.2 mi · 94% smooth surface · 89% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Shelley Lake Trail
932.0 mi · 98% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Walnut Creek Trail
939.6 mi · 95% smooth surface · 89% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Blue Loop
920.7 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Lake Johnson Trail
914.0 mi · 78% smooth surface · 98% away from cars
- Playground 0.4 mi away
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Centennial Bikeway Connector
882.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 71% away from cars
- Playground 0.5 mi away
- Restroom 0.2 mi away
- Parking along the trail
House Creek Greenway
883.3 mi · 96% smooth surface · 73% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.4 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Varsity Greenway
870.7 mi · 95% smooth surface · 91% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom 0.2 mi away
- Parking 0.1 mi away
East Fork Mine Creek Greenway
861.5 mi · 91% smooth surface · 90% away from cars
- Playground 0.2 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Mingo Creek Trail
861.8 mi · 83% smooth surface · 83% away from cars
- Playground 0.4 mi away
- Restroom 0.3 mi away
- Parking 0.2 mi away
Rocky Branch Trail
863.9 mi · 100% smooth surface · 65% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Little Rock Trail
851.6 mi · 99% smooth surface · 79% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Snelling Branch Trail
850.8 mi · 100% smooth surface · 98% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Lake Lynn Trail
842.8 mi · 76% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Mine Creek Trail
833.2 mi · 61% smooth surface · 98% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.3 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Abbotts Creek Trail
822.9 mi · 92% smooth surface · 64% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Wakefield Trail
821.3 mi · 100% smooth surface · 89% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.4 mi away
Border Trail
810.8 mi · 51% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.2 mi away
- Restroom 0.2 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Walnut Creek Greenway
804.7 mi · 87% smooth surface · 99% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Reedy Creek Greenway
744.9 mi · 100% smooth surface · 55% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Honeycutt Creek Greenway
733.6 mi · 56% smooth surface · 75% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.4 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Trails we can't score yet
OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.
Delta Ridge
?1.1 mi · 100% away from cars
- Playground none within ½ mi
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
East Fork Mine Creek Trail
?0.5 mi · 8% away from cars
- Playground 0.2 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Questions parents ask
What are the best bike trails for kids in Raleigh?
The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Raleigh are Simms Branch Trail (97 out of 100), Neuse River Trail (96 out of 100) and Mine Creek Greenway (94 out of 100). 25 trails score 70 or higher.
Simms Branch Trail · Neuse River Trail · Mine Creek Greenway
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Raleigh have restrooms?
These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Neuse River Trail, Walnut Creek Trail, Lake Johnson Trail and Reedy Creek Greenway.
Neuse River Trail · Walnut Creek Trail · Lake Johnson Trail · Reedy Creek Greenway
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Raleigh have playgrounds?
These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Neuse River Trail, Baileywick Trail, Crabtree Creek Trail, Shelley Lake Trail and Walnut Creek Trail, plus 2 more.
Neuse River Trail · Baileywick Trail · Crabtree Creek Trail · Shelley Lake Trail · Walnut Creek Trail
What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Raleigh?
Neuse River Trail is the longest, at 26.3 miles, with a kid score of 96 out of 100.
How are the trails scored?
Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.
Closest cities in the guide
- Charlotte, NC · 131 mi away · 19 kid-friendly trails
- Greenville, SC · 221 mi away · 7 kid-friendly trails
- Alexandria, VA · 226 mi away · 7 kid-friendly trails
- Arlington, VA · 227 mi away · 11 kid-friendly trails
Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-30.