Durham Rail Trail

The Durham Rail Trail is a long planned for, 1.8 mile, multi-use trail. It reclaims a portion of the unused Norfolk and Southern rail bed for walking and biking from North Durham to Downtown. Along the way users can connect to major transit stations, take in views above the South Ellerbe Stormwater project, explore nature in wooded sections or venture onto the nearby Ellerbe Creek Trail and American Tobacco Trail. The trail will also provide a home for public art that engages the imagination and captures the unique and authentic stories of Durham. Throughout the design and construction process the City of Durham, Community Partners, Stakeholders and Designers will seek feedback to make this trail enjoyable and reflective of our community.

Engagement Activities

The City of Durham will host the following series of events for residents to explore the character of the trail and give input on key design issues along the corridor.

Details below or download and print our flyer!
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July 20, 2022: Public Meeting #1

Where: Durham Armory
212 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
When: 6pm-8pm
Presentation materials and summary of public meeting #1

August 2, 2022: Workshop #1 - Amenities

Public Art, Shelters, Cultural Markers, Open Space

Where: Durham Station Overview Room 515
Pettigrew Street
Durham, NC 27701
When: 6pm-8pm

August 16, 2022: Workshop #2 - Connections

Streets, Mobility, Parking, Trailheads, Destinations

Where: Durham Station Overview Room 515
Pettigrew Street
Durham, NC 27701
When: 6pm-8pm

September 28, 2022: Public Meeting #2

Where: Durham Armory
212 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
When: 6pm-8pm
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Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Persons who require assistance should call 919-560-4197 or e-mail ADA@durhamnc.gov no later than 48 hours before the event.