Ellerbe Creek Trail facts for kids

A wooden bridge over a tributary on the western part of the trail.

The Ellerbe Creek Trail is a cool path for walking and biking in Durham, North Carolina. It's a "greenway," which means it's a special outdoor path often surrounded by nature. This trail helps people explore Durham while staying active.

Ellerbe Creek Trail: A Fun Path in Durham

The Ellerbe Creek Trail is a popular spot for kids and families in Durham. It's a great place to ride your bike, go for a run, or just take a nice walk. The trail follows along Ellerbe Creek, a natural waterway that flows through the city.

What is the Ellerbe Creek Trail?

Think of the Ellerbe Creek Trail as a collection of smaller paths. These paths are all connected. The people who plan outdoor spaces in Durham, called the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission, gave names to these shorter sections:

• Ellerbe Creek Trail: This part goes from Durham County Stadium to Northgate Park.
• S. Ellerbe Creek Trail: This section runs from Northgate Park to Trinity Avenue.
• Stadium Drive Trail: This piece connects Durham County Stadium to Whippoorwill Park.

So, when people talk about the Ellerbe Creek Trail, they might be talking about one of these specific parts or the whole connected system!

Where Does the Trail Go?

The trail starts near downtown Durham. It follows the South Ellerbe Creek from Trinity Avenue. It goes all the way to the corner of Washington Street and Club Boulevard. From there, you follow the sidewalk for a bit. Then, it turns back into a greenway at Northgate Park. The trail continues from Northgate Park to Stadium Drive.

Connecting Trails

The Ellerbe Creek Trail is part of a bigger network of paths. On its northern side, it connects to the Warren Creek Trail. On its southern side, it links up with the Downtown Trail. The Downtown Trail eventually connects to the American Tobacco Trail (ATT) at Morehead Avenue. This means you can travel a long way on different trails!

Part of a Bigger Plan

The Ellerbe Creek Trail is also a small but important part of something huge. It's part of the planned East Coast Greenway. This is a massive trail system that will eventually stretch all the way down the eastern coast of the United States! It's sometimes called the North-South Greenway. The Ellerbe Creek Trail adds about 4 miles to this amazing long-distance path.