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Upcoming Events:
The large truss bridge on Company Mill trail that crosses Crabtree Creek will be closed for repairs beginning on October 21. During this time, there will be no way to cross the bridge or to safely cross Crabtree Creek. The sections of the trail on land may still be used, but visitors will need to turn around at the bridge and hike out the same direction they hiked in. Repairs are expected to take approximately two weeks. During the closure, please do not use the bridge at any time.
Last updated on: Monday, October 14, 2019Starting on September 23, 2019, large dump trucks will be on the multi-use trails delivering rock and materials to the Cedar Ridge trail project. Please use caution while on the multi-use trail and be aware that there will be trucks driving on the trail. Cedar Ridge trail is CLOSED to all pedestrians, bicycles, and horses for safety and to allow the contractor to build the trail. Please stayy off the trail at all times. The rock delivery and spreading of material will take 3 weeks weather permitting.
Original Message:
Cedar Ridge trail on the multi-use trail system will be closed for construction. We are improving and rerouting sections of the trail to bring it up to current trail standards. During this closure, please do not use the trail as there will be contractors working with heavy equipment and unsafe conditions. Visitors should also be aware of dump truck traffic on the multi-use trail delivering materials during construction. The work is expected to take approximately 60 days depending on weather.
William B. Umstead State Park is located in Wake County between Raleigh and Durham.
The Crabtree Creek section is located 10 miles northwest of Raleigh off US 70. The park visitor center and camping facilities are located in this section. From I-40, turn northeast on I-540 and take the US 70 exit. Travel southeast on US 70, and turn right on Umstead Parkway, which leads to the park office and visitor center.
The entrance to the Reedy Creek section is 11 miles west of Raleigh off I-40. From I-40, take the Harrison Avenue exit and travel northeast into the park.
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8801 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27617
919-571-4170
william.umstead@ncparks.gov
GPS: 35.8905, -78.7502
8801 Glenwood Ave. entrance
- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
The gate at Crabtree Creek opens at 7 a.m. daily as part of a pilot program to allow early access to the trails system.
2100 N. Harrison Ave. entrance
- November to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
VISITOR CENTER:
- 9:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
EXHIBIT HALL inside visitor center:
- 9:00am to 4:30pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Tent and trailer family campground open
April 1 to October 31
- April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Campers: Please note that once the campground gates close, they are locked until the park reopens the following day. There will be no entry or exit permitted, except for law enforcement or medical emergencies.