Simms Branch — paved Durant return
North Carolina · Greenway
Follow the designated paved Simms Branch route toward Durant Nature Preserve for up to 1.5 miles before retracing. Stop at the pavement end and avoid natural preserve trails and school grounds.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Raleigh · North Carolina
- Ride length
- Up to 3 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated main multi-use path; natural branches excluded
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Creek/urban terrain with local climbs, descents and bridge ramps; no surveyed maximum grade. Walk difficult or crowded approaches.
- Starting location
- Simms Branch public path access, 9416 Cub Trail, Raleigh, NC
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Manager-named public facility, address or path crossing reference. It is not a surveyed parking stall, curb entrance or navigable route line; follow the written public approach and current signs.
Simms Branch — paved Durant return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Simms Branch public path access, 9416 Cub Trail, Raleigh, NC.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 3 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the designated paved Simms Branch route toward Durant Nature Preserve for up to 1.5 miles before retracing. Stop at the pavement end and avoid natural preserve trails and school grounds.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated main multi-use path; natural branches excluded. Creek/urban terrain with local climbs, descents and bridge ramps; no surveyed maximum grade. Walk difficult or crowded approaches.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Documented selected improved bicycle course. Flood-prone shared creek/park path; stop at all crossings and obey current work barriers. City identifies the named access; private residential driveways and school parking are not offered. This is a dated source review, not a field inspection or same-day all-clear. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.