Cape Fear River Trail

The trail is a paved path for walkers, joggers, and bicyclists. It winds for nearly four miles through a beautiful blend of trees, plants and wildlife. The terrain can be flat or hilly. There is a 700-foot boardwalk through the marsh and wetlands near Clark Park. Explanation of the wildlife and plant life can be found along the trail. There are more than 700 species of plants and trees. The River Trail area has an unusual combination of hardwood trees. Frogs, lizards and turtles are common sights. The trail is part of the East Coast Greenway. The Greenway is a series of urban trails and greenways that will eventually connect from Maine to Key West, Florida.