American Tobacco Trail

The Wake County portion of the American Tobacco Trail is a 6.5-mile recreational rail-trail located in the western part of Wake County.

An image of the Wake County section of the trail with trees on either side of the trail surface

Location Features

Gardens
Restrooms
Picnic Area
Interpretive Exhibits/Trails
Hiking/Walking Trails
Educational Programs

Special Attractions

Bicycling/Mountain Biking
Horseback Riding

Closure Notice

A section of the American Tobacco Trail in Wake County will be fully closed starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, while crews repair areas damaged by a landslide during Hurricane Helene in 2024. The closure will last through the end of October.

 

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Hours and Information

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Contact

Park Grounds Hours: 8 a.m. to 30 minutes before sunset
Monday - Sunday

Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

919-387-2117

americantobaccotrail@wake.gov

 

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