Lake Raleigh Woods

Lake Raleigh Woods is a 96-acre forest on the western end of Lake Raleigh on NC State University's Centennial Campus near downtown Raleigh.  As a university forest, the primary use is for research and education, but public access is allowed on the trail system following the southern shore of the lake.  The trailhead is located at the State Club on Centennial Campus.  Lake access for kayaking and canoeing is available from the NC Wildlife Resource Commission boat ramp at the north end of the lake, but swimming is prohibited.  The area was previously part of the Dorothea Dix Hospital campus and the lake once provided Raleigh's drinking water.

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Trails:


Fern Trail


Fern Trail is a 1-mile loop for hiking and biking starting from the trailhead at Centennial Campus Middle School.


Lakeview Trail


Lakeview Trail starts at the Alumni Center trailhead and follows the lakeshore to a point near Walnut Creek at the headwaters of the lake.


Pine Trail


Pine Trail starts at the trailhead at Centennial Campus Middle School and leads to Lakeview Trail.


Ridge Trail


Ridge Trail leads from Lake View Trail to Fern Trail along the western boundary of the forest.


Tulip Poplar Trail


Tulip Poplar Trail is a hiking and biking trail starting from Centennial Campus Middle School Trailhead.


Valley Trail


Valley Trail descends from Fern Trail to Lakeview Trail.


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