Have you walked this trail, or any other trails in Raleigh? Share your tips with us in the comments below! We loved all the boardwalks. About The Author. Originally from Australia, he first moved to Raleigh in and fell in love with the city of oaks. Lake Lynn trail is paved with large sections of wooden boardwalk near the northern part of the trail. Instead, take the kids around the trail and look for the sweet sunning turtle families.
My favorite time to visit is in the spring when the ducklings and goslings have hatched and can be seen with their parents. Please don't feed them. Take a Hike! Search this site. The building of the dam created Lake Lynn, which is now used for both flood control and recreation. The trail begins at the dam by the south parking lot and crosses the dam. Continuing across the dam, the trail turns left, heading north along the eastern shore of the lake.
Boardwalks lead across small coves with apartment complexes and neighborhoods just past the lake. As the trail reaches the north end of the lake, going straight and right leads to the community center and north parking lot.
An unpaved spur to the right leads under a quarter-mile to Ray Road. The main trail turns left to follow a long boardwalk across the north end of the lake in the shallow headwaters. This is a good area to spot wildlife. Ducks, geese, wading birds, turtles, snakes and even deer can be seen in this area. Please don't feed the wildlife. The trail turns left to head south along the western shore of the lake. After the first boardwalk, a short connector to the right leads to Glenharden Drive.
The trail continues to pass houses and apartments, winding its way in and out of coves along the lake. The trail ends back at the dam. Flag Inappropriate Post. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply.
Sign In. Trail Guide. Get the app. Lake Lynn Trail Easy. Previous Next. Routes Trails. Scroll Zoom. Google Map. Map Key. Favorites Check-Ins. Dogs Allowed? There is parking at the south end of the lake along Lynn Road and at the community center off Ray Road.
From the south parking lot, head up the stairs and follow the trail across the earthen dam. Across the dam, follow the trail as it heads north along the east side of the lake. The trail is a mix of paved greenway trail and boardwalks over the lake. Along the lake are neighborhoods and apartment complexes, but there are enough trees and wildlife to forget you're in the city.
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