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This is a cue sheet for the ECG Model Section -- Raleigh family ride, day 2 Bicycle Map. You can print it out for later use.

Cumulative Distance Where Notes Direction Elevation
0km 0km Ride begins outside NC Museum of Art. Fat tires might be useful today, as Umstead's trails are unpaved. This is an out-and-back ride, so go as far as you like, then turn around to return. W 259° 143m
0.05km 0.05km Head west, crossing Blue Ridge Rd onto Reedy Creek Rd. A 10' paved bike path, the Reedy Creek Greenway, follows the road. WNW 278° 147m
1.02km 0.97km The greenway turns left and tunnels under Edwards Mill Rd. SW 211° 135m
1.44km 0.42km Cross Reedy Creek Rd and continue left (west) on the greenway. NW 299° 136m
3.99km 2.55km Continue straight, entering Umstead State Park. This main trail is generally firm, wide and straight. Check a map to venture out onto side trails, which can be narrow, steep and soft. NW 308° 122m
5.86km 1.86km A few hills and switchback curves will require your complete attention as you cross Crabtree Creek. NNW 342° 93m
9.67km 3.81km Airport overlook. See planes over Raleigh-Durham Intl Airport (RDU). Turning around here would give you a 12 mile ride total. WNW 282° 139m
11.85km 2.18km Exit Umstead Park. SW 215° 123m
12.39km 0.54km Ride over I-40. If you turn around here, your total for the day will be 15.4 miles. SSW 193° 93m
12.52km 0.12km Turn right onto the Black Creek Trail, part of the Town of Cary's greenway system. W 255° 92m
12.54km 0.03km Remember to call out "on your left" before passing pedestrians. SW 219° 90m
12.57km 0.03km Lake Crabtree is on your right. SW 210° 90m
13.75km 1.18km Pass under Weston Pkwy. S 159° 93m
15.11km 1.35km Pass under Cary Pkwy. S 163° 104m
16.33km 1.22km Congratulations if you've made it 10.2 miles to Dynasty Dr. There's a gap in the greenways here, so it might be well to turn around now for the return trip. S 179° 116m