State Park · North Carolina, United States
William B. Umstead State Park
William B. Umstead State Park is a state park in North Carolina, United States, covering 5,599 acres (2,266 ha), established in 1945.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Piedmont, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 5,599 acres (2,266 ha) |
| Established | 1945 |
| Coordinates | 35.8536° N, 78.7431° W |
| Managed by | North Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About William B. Umstead State Park
William B. Umstead State Park is a North Carolina state park in Wake County, North Carolina, in the United States. It covers 5,442 acres (8.503 mi2; 22.02 km2) nestled between the expanding cities of Raleigh, Cary, and Durham, North Carolina. It offers a combined 34.3 miles (55.2 km) hiking, bike and bridle trails, camping, picnic areas, and educational programs. Part of the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000 mile long system of trails connecting Maine to Florida, runs through the park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · Raleigh/Durham, United States · 3.0 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 68.9 miles away
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 131.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is William B. Umstead State Park?
William B. Umstead State Park is in North Carolina, United States (35.8536° N, 78.7431° W).
When was William B. Umstead State Park established?
William B. Umstead State Park was established in 1945, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is William B. Umstead State Park?
William B. Umstead State Park covers 5,599 acres (2,266 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of North Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_B._Umstead_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).