Lake Johnson Park is one of Raleigh's best spots when you want a workout that actually comes with a…read moreview. The 3-mile loop gave me the perfect mix of cardio, scenery, and just enough challenge to keep things interesting. The trail is mostly paved and very well maintained, but there are also a few off-road paths if you want to switch things up. The lake views are gorgeous throughout the walk, and the heavily wooded sections make it feel peaceful and shaded even on warmer days. I also appreciated that the trail has a few solid uphill stretches. I'd say it's ideal for intermediate walkers, runners, or cyclists looking for a scenic challenge without venturing into hardcore hiking territory. The only downside is the parking situation, which can get pretty tight during busy hours. Still, once you're on the trail, it's absolutely worth it. Raleigh really lucked out with this gem of a park.

Natures finest!…read more Local park with free (but limited) parking. Walking trails. Kayak and paddleboard rentals. Birdwatching. Clean picnic and public bathrooms. Great place to go and enjoy nature.

Very easy transaction with very clear instructions. I would go back there again…read more They have a good selection of boats to choose from.

Some friends and I rented a pontoon through Lake Tillery Boat Rentals last summer, and it was a…read moregreat experience. I was visiting some friends in Mt Gilead, and we decided to spend a day on the lake. We saw a flyer and decided to give a whirl. John and Vince were incredibly friendly and professional. They seemed like they genuinely wanted us to have a good time on the lake. I called ahead to rent the pontoon for the day, and everything was prepped and ready to go when we arrived at the marina. They even had complimentary drinks for us, which was a nice touch. The water was nice and we swam for a bit. If I make a trip back down to NC this summer, I'll definitely stop by again.

Amazing way to end our girls trip. Thank you captain Mike…read more He was more than nice! Made us laugh, was extremely helpful, we felt so safe! Honestly!

We did a 3 hour Lea island tour! Captain Mike was amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and all about us…read morehaving the greatest time! The greatest time is an understatement it was the most relaxing boat experience of our lives! The boat was in too shape clean and ready to go! We saw wildlife abundance but the dolphins were the best! See photos!!!

had a lovely picnic by the water at the northern outlook. The restrooms are very well kept.read more

Nice secluded area for a quick lunch by the water. I've been here before at the park with my son…read morebefore the park update. Absolutely beautiful update, come check out a piece of High Points Hidden gems.

We have rented boats from this company with friends 4 times already and they are the best. The…read moreboats are well taken care of and they are easy to do business with. We have had them put the boats in for us at Falls Lake as well as picked the boat up and towed it ourself. I highly recommend letting them do it all. So easy and they take care of all the hard stuff and leave us to have all the fun.

This was great. I book a 14 person boat about a month out. I also rented a tube. So, I was looking…read morefor something different to do. We are stuck at home during COVID. So I decided to take the crew out. They really enjoyed it. No worries if you think driving a boat is hard. It's not. You have to be careful and look out for your surroundings. But it's pretty easy. Remember a boat does not have brakes. Lol. Maybe few years from now, but no brakes. Let me tell you how easy it is. Once your date for the boat date comes up, you just park and unload at the dock area. Park as close to the water as possible. The team will be down there, and will have the boat in the water for you already. You will have time to load your stuff. No big rush. They will hop on the boat with you to give you instructions. And you just take off. It's that easy. You can rent for half a day or full day. The lake is big so you may want a full day out. Half of a day is plenty. Remember when your out on the water and have any issues, you can always call them.