River and wetland scenery
The route is part of North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail and includes river views, boardwalks and interpretive stops.
Official trail and route map ↗NEUSE RIVER · RALEIGH
Neuse River: a leashed riverside adventure.
A long paved river corridor with wetland boardwalks and current access alerts.
The Neuse River Greenway offers a different kind of dog day: steady on-leash movement along a 27.5-mile paved river corridor, with wetlands, boardwalks and stretches of agricultural scenery. You do not need to walk it all—pick an accessible out-and-back section.
Six-foot leash required
Raleigh greenways require a leash no greater than six feet. Keep right and share the trail safely with cyclists and pedestrians.
Greenway rules ↗Shorter alternatives
See House Creek, Baileywick and other Raleigh dog walks → for shorter routes, or dog parks → for fenced off-leash play.
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Researched November 7, 2026. Site rules and conditions can change: check the operator's official notices and posted signs.