Explore Each Type of Trail

Johnston County’s location, where the Piedmont meets the Coastal Plain, makes it an ideal destination for soft adventure year-round. With flat topography, scenic pine forests, and trails that span the region, visitors can explore by foot, bike, or kayak.

JoCo is home to multiple interconnected trail systems, including the Neuse River Blueway, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and the East Coast Greenway, which run through communities like Clayton, Smithfield, Benson, and Four Oaks. As the county grows, so does its commitment to preserving greenways and open spaces.

From hiking through history at Bentonville Battlefield to discovering local flavors on the BBQ Trail, trail adventures in JoCo are full of discovery. Visitors can also follow art and heritage trails that celebrate our creative community and deep agricultural roots. Below you will find links to trail maps, brochures, and other info on each of our trail offerings.

In addition, visit our Get Outdoors page to learn more about our partnership with OutdoorNC and Leave No Trace (LNT); discover how the LNT principles can help us all preserve natural spaces for ourselves and generations to come!