Sycamore Trail

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North Carolina · Wake County

Sycamore Trail

7.2-mile moderate long route in William B. Umstead State Park.

Rating

Length

7.2 mi

Difficulty

6

County

Wake

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About This Trail

The longest trail in Umstead State Park, this blue-blazed loop follows its namesake Sycamore Creek through bottomland hardwood forest with gentle rises and falls. Despite its length, the terrain stays manageable, making it ideal for a half-day outing in this 6,000-acre urban oasis near Raleigh. Fall foliage is especially rewarding here.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.8905, -78.7502

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Getting There

Start from William B. Umstead State Park trailheads near the Reedy Creek area. Park GPS: 35.8905, -78.7502.

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0.2-mile easy access trail to Lanier Falls.

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