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An extremely popular and active trail for Duke Students, employees, and the greater Triangle community.


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Map Key

1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

100%

Runnable

420' 128 m

High

381' 116 m

Low

75' 23 m

Up

65' 20 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

Max Grade (2°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Wildlife

Open dawn to dusk.

Runner Notes

In most cases, trail etiquette is followed. Challenging no matter whether you take the trail clockwise or counterclockwise.

Description

This is a fantastic trail around Duke East Campus, that can connect to the nearby greenway and Duke Chapel. It is easy on the body and is always a popular and active trail. This trail is a must do if you are in the Durham area.

Contacts

Land Manager: Duke University

Shared By:

Kevin Rumsey with improvements by Christopher Lupo

Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 4 votes

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  3.3 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1,086

in North Carolina

#26,854

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Photos

Duke East Trail looking toward N. Buchanan Ave
Nov 26, 2017 near Durham, NC
Duke East Campus Trail looking toward Broad Street
Nov 26, 2017 near Durham, NC
View of Duke East Campus
Nov 26, 2017 near Durham, NC
View of expression tunnel
Nov 26, 2017 near Durham, NC

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Apr 12, 2021
Sarah Piper
Ran inside trail, weather was beautiful - 50s! Remember struggling to get around it last year, maybe with the heat, but felt great today.
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