Running Raleigh: Falls of Neuse River Trail - Trail Review 1
I've decided to begin a series of running trail reviews. I have run most of the trails in Raleigh -- that I know of. But that's easy to say since Raleigh has an awesome network of trails that don't rely on public roads. They weave in and out of neighborhoods. Some are confusing. Some are hilly, Some are nice and easy. I want to give each trail a ranking in five categories: Hills, Access to water, Crowds, Scenery and Ease of Use. I'm beginning with one of my top three favorite trails to run. The Falls of Neuse Trail has really helped me fall in love with this community -- at least this part of town anyway. The Trail begins at the bottom of the Falls of Neuse dam, which helps create the Falls of Neuse Lake. Then the trail follows the river for -- God-only-knows how many miles. I'm kidding. It's a network of trails that stretch 28 miles from the dam to the Wake County line. ...