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Durant Nature Preserve

4.7

• 1231 reviews

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Location

8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27614 (370.0 mi)

About

Durant Nature Preserve provides a variety of educational and recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, discovery backpacks, bird and butterfly gardens, and lakes for fishing. The park’s 237 acres are home to a rich diversity of plants and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy year-round programs, or simply explore the serene natural beauty of the preserve's trails and gardens.

What We Offer

Category

✓ Playgrounds

✓ Sports Complexes

✓ Field Trip Destinations

✓ Nature Adventures

✓ Fishing Spots

✓ Hiking Trails

REVIEWS

Gabriel F.

Jan 15, 2025

I found the trails really nice to walk with your family, friends or just with your dogs. It’s a 45 minutes trail. Maybe more or less, depending the way you take. It’s safe(I didn’t see wild animals, snakes etc) and you have a nice lake where you can see some ducks, birds and turtles. There are some streams too. Parking close to the lake and you can rent a hut/cabin or just bring your hammock and have a relaxing nap close to the lake. You can also find a park with games for kids and fishing area. It’s a

Catt Hoagland

Feb 1, 2025

My young daughter, small dog and I went for a good walk on the trails that were scenic and clearly marked. Also stopped at the play ground which was small but fun! The park has a public bathroom which is a HUGE bonus. And even though it was January we got to see some cool plants and a few forms of wild life.

Jeffrey Miller

May 20, 2025

A great place for a quick hike after I drop my kid off at the local school. Trails are well shaded and maintained. I have seen a few deer and li

Anjelica Rice

Nov 12, 2024

Now this is a way to be with nature. To just walk around and see the lake, etc. was peaceful. My kids really enjoyed that so much that they didn't even care about going to the park that was there. As you walk the trails, the trees will be marked with a colored diamond (each trail has a different color). But the walk was gorgeous with the fall leaves. Will definitely come back especially to see how it looks during the warmer months.

Stoddard Horn

Mar 25, 2025

Great trails around a peaceful lake, lots of places to sit, paved paths and boat house. Good fishing too!