American Tobacco Trail - Durham Section
This trail is a 10-foot wide, paved, off-road trail which follows the old CSX railroad. The trail is heavily used by walkers, joggers, cyclists, roller bladers and folks pushing baby carriages. Users need to keep their speed below 10 mph and watch for other trail users.
Length: 11.0 miles
Surface: Paved off-road trail, 10 feet wide
Begins: Corner of Morehead and Blackwell Streets
Ends: Jordan Lake (Durham section ends at the Chatham County Line, 3000 feet south of Scott King Road)
Restrooms: Elmira Park, Solite Park, C.M. Herndon Park
Riddle Road Spur
This trail follows the old Riddle Road Spur of the CSX railroad. There are several street level crossings: Riddle Road (no light), NC 55 (Apex Highway) with pedestrian light, and S Alston (traffic four-way stop).
Length: 1.5 miles
Surface: Paved off-road trail, 10 feet wide
Begins: Intersection of Riddle and Fayetteville Roads
Ends: S Briggs Avenue