Umstead State Park, Raleigh, North Carolina

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Umstead State Park is an oasis of nature sitting on the edge of Raleigh. It is a large, wooded park that is large enough to host an annual marathon and also a 100 mile race. It has been my running home for the last four years. There are both wide roads covered by a finely crushed rock surface and single-track trails winding through the park. The park itself is great for running, biking, or walking. During the fall the colors are vibrant. There are also helpful trail maps at the

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