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Neuse River Trail Access

The Neuse River Trail in Wake County offers multiple access points along a 27. 5-mile paved greenway with scenic views, interpretive signs, and numerous river launch sites for canoeing and kayaking.

Key amenities vary by location but include parking (some with trailer parking), restrooms, water fountains, and canoe/kayak launch areas at designated points like Falls Dam, Thornton Road, River Bend Park, Buffaloe Road, Anderson Point, and Poole Road.

The trail features suspension bridges, boardwalks through wetlands, and connections to other greenways, making it ideal for both paddling and hiking access to the Neuse River.


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