Cape Fear River Trail parking, Fayetteville: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#3 of 18 Parks in Fayetteville

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.69

3.5 km from the center of Fayetteville

Rating breakdown

5 ★74%
4 ★21%
3 ★4%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Cape Fear River Trail parking?: Cape Fear River Trail parking is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 174 reviews.
How does Cape Fear River Trail parking rank in Fayetteville?: Cape Fear River Trail parking is #3 of 18 Parks in Fayetteville by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Cape Fear River Trail parking located?: Fayetteville, NC 28301, United States — 3.5 km from the center of Fayetteville.

Reviews (8)

Curt Christman 2024 Mar 12

VERY HILLY! 😔 Not a ride for people that prefer a flat bicycle ride!
I walked it instead. Very beautiful tho!

Matthew Brisbois 2024 Jan 02

Nice short trail next to lot. Always clean, pretty friendly people around. Please watch out for kids,bikes and pets as it is a very active lot.

Julie Turlington 2023 Aug 24

Just found this hidden treasure. It’s quiet and somewhat shaded for a nice long walk!

Emily Richter 2023 Aug 23

Despite being a river trail, it's almost impossible to see the river through the trees. What you do get is a safe, shady, well paved place to run or bike. I haven't done the full length yet. It does get hilly after about 3 miles from the parking area.
During nice weather, the parking may fill up. I had no problem parking early on a Saturday morning but when I was leaving there were only a few spots open.

Sharlisa 2023 Feb 02

We really enjoyed walking the trail. It doesn’t go in a circle so we walked to the falls and back. It rained for a whole week prior to coming to the park so the kids got lots of fun mud and puddle fun. There is Porta John if you have to go to the bathroom but I’d definitely suggest going prior to your arrival here.

Jen M 2022 Sep 26

Large parking lot to access Cape Fear River Trail and Clark Park nature center. We biked the paved path. Option to take moutain biking trails. The paved trail is tree lined and goes through a covered bridge. Moderate hills.

Hector J. Montes 2022 Jul 10

Long trail, I think 7 miles, and that's just for 1 route. There are many routes. At least 4 different routes, which is amazing because you can walk, run, bike or skateboard your way through.

I ran the main path as I missed the sign that I wanted to run. That sign was on the right-hand side close to the yellow metal bicycles that are displayed as artwork

Additionally, there's a story walk for small kids. They can get exercise and read at the same time. I don't have children, but I'm sure this makes for a great bonding experience.

I loved this park. It was my first visit outside Fort Bragg. I can't believe I didn't explore this place more several years back. Running has really changed my perspective as I want to explore more and more places.

5 stars to this place

Elizabeth Ramirez 2021 Mar 29

We went out for a walk and we seen this place so decide as a family to get outdoors. Great choice since we love nature. You can bike as well beautiful trail not long really. The kids love the train that passed thru and they blew their horn, it made them happy. There's also a little center with live critters like snakes, turttles, roaches, frogs and etc. There's also a park for the little ones to play. It was beautiful there. It is small compare to other trails that I have been too, but it worked out perfect since we had a baby and a 2 yr. old that got tired after a bit. Will return again..