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Apex Community Park Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Raleigh - Durham Metro Area
  4. …Cary
  5. Apex Community Park
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“A relaxing and scenic trail around Apex Lake. ”

Kevin Rumsey
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Map Key

2.2

Miles

3.6

KM

Point to Point

403' 123 m

High

361' 110 m

Low

76' 23 m

Up

97' 30 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views

Open from dawn to dusk.

Description

This is an excellent trail with incredible views—a real gem in the area. If you enjoy nature, this is the place to run and walk. There are plenty of opportunities and locations to sit down and enjoy the beauty of nature and the peaceful setting of Apex Community Park and the lake.

Flora & Fauna

Great view of nature and waterfowl.

Contacts

Land Manager: Apex, NC - Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

Shared By:

Kevin Rumsey
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 8 votes

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in Apex Community Park

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  4.1 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Apex Community Park

#370

in North Carolina

#10,142

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Photos

Spectacular morning Sept 11, 2020.
Sep 11, 2020 near Apex, NC
From Lake Pine Drive entrance. Sept 11, 2020. Beautifully serene.
Sep 11, 2020 near Apex, NC
Redbuds and view of lake
Apr 4, 2018 near Apex, NC
Carolina Jessamine and view of lake
Apr 4, 2018 near Apex, NC
Trailhead from parking lot
Dec 26, 2017 near Apex, NC
Wild ginger flowers. Little brown jugs
Apr 4, 2018 near Apex, NC

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Check-Ins

Feb 25, 2023
Aditya Pratti
1h 00m
Nov 16, 2020
Shelley Calloway
Sep 10, 2019
Sue Harmon
Jan 23, 2019
Ven
4mi — 0h 35m
Dec 19, 2018
Timothy Beckman
All paved easy walk. 2.6mi
Apr 8, 2018
Nestor Vives
2.2mi
Apr 4, 2018
Jean-Claude Linossi
Easy trail fairly level. Good views of the lake and nice wildflowers along the trail. 2mi — 0h 35m

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