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Carl Schenck Memorial Forest – Richland Lake loop from Carter-Finley Stadium

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Carl Schenck Memorial Forest – Richland Lake loop from Carter-Finley Stadium

Moderate

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Carl Schenck Memorial Forest – Richland Lake loop from Carter-Finley Stadium

02:42

10.2km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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William B. Umstead State Park

Carl Schenck Memorial Forest

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1.93 km

Carl Schenck Memorial Forest

Highlight • Forest

With a size of 245 acres, Carl Schenck Memorial Forest is located close to the city of Raleigh. The forest is part of the College of Natural Resources and serves …

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2.77 km

Richland Lake

Highlight • Lake

Richland Lake is a small lake with good environment for wildlife, including birds, and can be seen from many different angles along Richland Trail loop.

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3.68 km

Richland Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the less-trafficked trails in the park, where it is possible to see some wildlife.

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4.63 km

Davies Pond

Highlight • Lake

A very short overgrown path leads to this beautiful scenery of a lake surrounded by a lush green forest.

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5.55 km

William B. Umstead State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the entrances to the William Umstead Park, from this entrance you can go to the South Turkey Trail or the mult-use trail Reedy Creek Trail. There's potable water available.

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5.77 km

East Coast Greenway Entrance – William B. Umstead State Park

Highlight • Trail

William B. Umstead State Park, spanning over 5,500 acres near Raleigh, offers serene trails, tranquil lakes, and diverse wildlife.

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5.82 km

Reedy Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 10-foot-wide paved trail meanders through lush greenery along Reedy Creek Road, providing plenty of views of Richland Lake along the way.

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7.10 km

Dirt Road in Carl Schenck Memorial Forest

Highlight • Trail

This 245-acre park offers miles of trails for hiking and running, showcasing lush greenery and a stretch of Richland Creek where you'll find a wide variety of plants and animals.

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10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

4.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.14 km

1.86 km

1.55 km

1.09 km

331 m

227 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Carl Schenck Memorial Forest – Richland Lake loop from Carter-Finley Stadium

Carl Schenck Memorial Forest

Richland Lake

Richland Trail

Davies Pond

William B. Umstead State Park Entrance

East Coast Greenway Entrance – William B. Umstead State Park

Reedy Creek Greenway

Dirt Road in Carl Schenck Memorial Forest

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