Wilmington Rail Trail
Mountain Bike Trails
Why pick this one
Wilmington Rail Trail is developing a planned 1.7-mile urban walking and biking trail connecting the CFCC campus with the Love Grove Memorial Bridge.
Best for
- planned urban walking and biking connections in Wilmington
- access between Northside neighborhoods and downtown
- trail concepts incorporating public art and wayfinding
- walking and biking infrastructure along a former railway corridor
Look elsewhere if
- currently open mountain-bike riding
- rugged or off-road mountain terrain
- immediate trail access, since Phase 1 remains in design and funding
Specialties
- urban walking and biking trail development
- rail-trail redevelopment
Certifications
- 2013 Wilmington/New Hanover County Greenway Plan priority project
What makes them different
- Phase 1 is planned as a 1.7-mile connection from the CFCC campus to the Love Grove Memorial Bridge
- The first 0.5 miles follow a former Atlantic Coast Railway bed
- The project is planned to include public art, wayfinding signage, and pedestrian amenities
- The trail is intended to connect Wilmington Northside neighborhoods with downtown, cultural landmarks, and the wider city trail system
- Phase 1 is currently in the design and funding stage
- Serves
- Wilmington
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Contact & Location
- Address
- McRae St, Wilmington, NC 28401
- Website
- http://www.wilmingtonrailtrail.com/
Services
- walking trail
- biking trail
- public art and wayfinding integration
- pedestrian amenity planning