American Tobacco Trail
American Tobacco Trail
Administrative Office
2112 County Park Drive
New Hill, NC 27562
Telephone: 919-387-2117
Fax: 919-387-4349
The Wake County portion of the American Tobacco Trail is a recreational rail-trail open to walkers, runners, dog walkers, bicyclists and horseback riders. Environmental and cultural history programs are also offered. Upon completion, this rail-trail project will span 23 miles, from rural New Hill in western Wake County, through northeast Chatham County, to downtown Durham, near the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Currently, Wake County has 6.5 miles open and Durham County manages a 7.4-mile section.
Park Hours: 8 a.m.-one hour before sunset, seven days a week
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Announcements:
- The Chatham County section of the American Tobacco Trail is CLOSED to the public for trail construction. Please remain out of this area until construction is completed.
PLAN AHEAD!
There is no running water available along the trail, so remember to bring plenty of water for you and your pets!
Directions to parking areasFAQs:
- The American Tobacco Trail (ATT) north from Wimberly Road to White Oak Church Road is approximately 2 miles.
- The trailhead on White Oak Church Road has parking for 45 vehicles and 10 trailers.
- Restroom facilities are located at the New Hill-Olive Chapel Road and White Oak Church Road trailheads!
- The total mileage of trail managed by Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space is 6.5 miles.
- New Hill parking lot and the restroom buildings, located at White Oak Church and the New Hill parking lot, open and close at times posted at their entrance gates. Wimberly and White Oak Church parking lots are open for 24-hour trail access. Contact park office for more information. If suspicious activity occurs in these parking areas in the evening, please contact Allied Security at 919-856-7007.