Events and Programs

An inviting trail at William B. Umstead State Park

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.

Company Mill Trail Bridge is OPEN.

The Company Mill trail bridge is now OPEN to the public for use. All repairs have been completed.

Last updated on: Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Scheduled events

William B. Umstead State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.

Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.

Fall, Leaves and Trees / El otoño, hojas y árboles

Come learn about the changing of the seasons with Ranger Erica and Anna Tal. We will be going for a short hike and doing some fall fun activities back at the Visitor Center. Geared toward pre-school and elementary ages. We will be learning a few Spanish vocabulary words as well!

Please contact the office at 919-571-4170 to register for the program.

Venga para aprender sobre los cambios de la temporada con Guardabosques Erica y Anna Tal. Vamos a hacer una caminata pequeña y algunas actividades divertidas sobre el otoño. Para niños de edades preescolar y primaria. ¡Vamos a aprender algunas palabras de vocabulario en español!

Por favor llame a la oficina a las 919-571-4170 para inscribirse para el programa.

Date of Event:

Thu, 12/19/2019 - 10:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center/ Crabtree side off Glenwood Ave

Wood Games

Come join Ranger Billy as we get a little wild and wooly playing camoflauge games in the woods. Can you disappear with a moments notice? Do you have the hunters eye? Come find out and have fun. Dress drably and with clothes you don't wear to school. Ages 5 and up.

Call the park office at 919-571-4170 to register for the program. Space is limited.

Date of Event:

Sat, 12/21/2019 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitors Center/ Crabtree Side

The Winter Green Hike

Come join Ranger Billy as we explore the greenery that defies the winter chill. We will look at and learn some lore about lichens, mosses, liverwort, horsetails, club mosses, ferns and some evergreen trees.

Call the park office at 919-571-4170 to register for the program. Space is limited.

Date of Event:

Sun, 12/22/2019 - 10:30am

Start Location:

Visitors Center/ Crabtree Side

First Day Hike

Join Ranger Billy as we welcome the New Year in the best way possible, spending time in Nature. We will enjoy one of my favorite hikes where you will enjoy a lake side trail, the closest thing we have to a waterfall, the old quarry and one my secret spots below the quarry where the kids used to swim back in the day. This hike has some off trail components, but nothing too strenous.

Call the park office at 919-571-4170 to register for the program. Space is limited.

Date of Event:

Wed, 01/01/2020 - 9:00am

Start Location:

Multi-use Parking Lot/ Crabtree Side off Glenwood Ave

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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.

VISITOR CENTER:

EXHIBIT HALL inside visitor center:

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.

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Events and Programs

» CRABTREE CREEK HOURS

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.

» REEDY CREEK HOURS

» VISITOR CENTER HOURS

VISITOR CENTER:

EXHIBIT HALL inside visitor center:

» CAMPGROUND HOURS

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.

Scheduled events

About the Park