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Paved & Asphalt Trails
Asphalt and concrete — the greenways, riverwalks and multi-use paths that carry most of America's urban trail mileage. Pavement is the predictable choice: the footing never surprises you, which makes it the surface to pick for tempo runs and honest pacing, and it is the only one you can count on with a running stroller or a wheelchair. Road shoes are all you need, it drains within minutes of a downpour and it stays runnable year-round — the trade-off is that it is the hardest surface on your joints and the one that bakes in full sun, so it is worth alternating with something softer.
The 144 most-reviewed paved trails
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow these to exactly what you want, then jump to your state below for the full list of all 5,093.
The High Line
4.7 ★★★★★ 67,544 reviews
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Garden of the Gods
4.9 ★★★★★ 58,076 reviews
Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.
Forest Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 34,419 reviews
Opened in 1876, this 1,300-acre park includes 3 museums, a zoo, athletic fields & golf courses.
Lake Eola Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 24,640 reviews
Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.
Lummus Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 24,588 reviews
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment.
Falls Park on the Reedy
4.9 ★★★★★ 21,473 reviews
Picturesque park with waterfall views, a curved suspension bridge & many acres of gardens.
Haulover Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 18,310 reviews
Clothing optional & family-friendly beaches, dog park & picnicking just north of South Beach action.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 15,454 reviews
Urban recreation area with a Parthenon replica & museum, plus a band shell, dog park & gardens.
Tropical Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 13,785 reviews
City park offering miles of paved biking & hiking paths plus boating & fishing in 4 separate lakes.
Mark Twain National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 10,414 reviews
Forested mountains with scenic rivers, lakes & streams for hiking, biking, camping, fishing & more.
Cherry Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,683 reviews
Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.
Irvine Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,859 reviews
Park offers train & pony rides, plus paddle boat rentals, the Orange County Zoo & picnic areas.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,749 reviews
Trolley & ranger-led walking tours are offered at this Revolutionary War site with miles of trails.
Lookout Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,155 reviews
Park boasting wooded foothills, scenic road, picnic shelter & Buffalo Bill burial site & museum.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,080 reviews
This 200-acre park features a trail system, playground, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.
Diamond Head Crater Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 8,227 reviews
Extinct volcano is a popular hiking destination with a rugged trail leading to panoramic views.
Coolidge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,873 reviews
Waterfront park with a restored historic carousel, an interactive play fountain & open spaces.
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,547 reviews
Expansive natural area with 7 ponds & hiking trails, plus an observatory.& dinosaur-bone dig site.
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,331 reviews
Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River.
Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,450 reviews
Park offering surfing & swimming in the ocean plus fishing & boating in a lake, as well as hiking.
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,237 reviews
This 308-acre park features a Japanese garden, a workout course, athletic fields & scenic trails.
Louis Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 7,396 reviews
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 reviews
Featuring a freshwater lagoon, this diverse wildlife habitat offers hiking, fishing & more.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,889 reviews
Public 57-acre lakeside park offering boat launches, a walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.
Sugar House Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,596 reviews
This sprawling green space with a pond lures locals for long walks, bike rides, basketball & soccer.
Red Top Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,446 reviews
Wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Allatoona features water sports, trails, campsites & cottages.
De León Springs State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,442 reviews
Once home to the native Mayaca, later a winter resort, and now a state park for swimming & canoeing.
Buffalo Bayou Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,348 reviews
Winding, 160-acre green space featuring views of the Houston skyline plus a fountain & a skate park.
Sloan's Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,444 reviews
Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.
Old Settlers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,164 reviews
645-acre park offers recreational activities & picnic space, plus 6 complexes for a range of sports.
Philippe Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,763 reviews
Tranquil harborside park with a historic Native American mound, a playground, fishing & more.
Runyon Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,669 reviews
Landmark hiking trails known for sweeping city views & people watching, plus an off-leash dog park.
Overpeck County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,893 reviews
805 acres includes 5 miles of hiking trails plus sports fields, playgrounds & an Equestrian Center.
El Dorado East Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,724 reviews
Expansive outdoor area with fishing lakes, bike trails, camping, an archery range & a nature center.
Busse Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,482 reviews
Lakeside forest retreat offering an elk habitat, a biking trail, boat rentals & large picnic groves.
Riverfront City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,481 reviews
Riverside green area with a playground, an amphitheater, a carousel & the Eco Earth Globe sculpture.
Whirlpool State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,303 reviews
Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.
Hilltop Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,221 reviews
Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.
Big Spring International Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,212 reviews
Landscaped city park anchored by a large manmade pond with ducks, koi fish & paved walkways.
Cascades Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,229 reviews
24-acre recreational hub with paved trails, an amphitheater, historical landmarks & a war memorial.
Makapu‘u Point Lighthouse Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,119 reviews
Natural hiking area with paved trail & overlook, ocean views, lighthouse & whale-watching potential.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,106 reviews
Open to pedestrians & cyclists, this modern bridge crosses the Missouri River & connects 2 states.
Winton Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,279 reviews
County-owned park offering camping, hiking, golf, paddleboating on a lake, a working farm & more.
Warren G. Magnuson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,074 reviews
Leafy city park along the shores of Lake Washington, with historic art deco homes, wetlands & art.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews
Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.
Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,735 reviews
20+ landscaped botanical gardens, with BBQ/picnic areas, a lake & a native butterfly house.
William C. Sterling State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 5,081 reviews
Lake Erie's only state park offers 1 mile of lakeshore with campsites plus wildlife walks & hiking.
Lincoln Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,915 reviews
Family-friendly park with a beach for swimming, fishing & kayaking plus trails for biking & horses.
Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,786 reviews
Riverside nature park on 15 acres with trails, cascades, lawns & a children's play area.
Nockamixon State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,708 reviews
This 5,286-acre park has Lake Nockamixon for swimming & boating, plus horseback riding & camping.
Swift Cantrell Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,526 reviews
Playgrounds, trails & picnic pavilions in a 130-acre recreation area including dog & skate parks.
Clark County Wetlands Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,552 reviews
Trails & wetlands for walking, picnicking & bird-watching, plus 45,000-sq.-ft. nature center.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,516 reviews
Park on Lake Michigan featuring a veterans memorial, fishing, a paved walking trail & restrooms.
Tanglewood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,511 reviews
County park with gardens, golf course, fishing lake, riding stables, BMX race course, trails & more.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,393 reviews
Park with hiking & biking paths offers a range of outdoor activities among gardens & live oak trees.
Table Rock State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,483 reviews
Popular lakeside recreation area offers boat rentals, camping, biking & hiking trails & a store.
The Park at River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,426 reviews
32-acre park with an amphitheater surrounded by water featuring various live music performances.
Ash Cave
4.9 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews
Enormous natural cavern with a waterfall surrounded by woodlands with hiking trails.
Dodge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,340 reviews
Recreation & sports park for volleyball, in-line hockey & picnics, with swings & an amphitheater.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,425 reviews
Park on Ohio River featuring ancient fossil beds, nature-discovery center, hiking, fishing & more.
Millennium Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,311 reviews
Vast urban park reclaims heavily used land for 6-acre beach & wetlands with hiking trails.
Tyler State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,307 reviews
Serene pine forest with a lake offering camping, hiking, nature study, fishing & a bike trail.
Mount Rubidoux Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,212 reviews
Natural terrain for dog-running, hiking & views, centered around a giant white cross at the summit.
Pennypack Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,487 reviews
Creekside park with multi-use trails & an outdoor bandstand, plus historic houses & a farm.
Silver Strand State Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,373 reviews
Sandy space with ocean & bay shorelines offering fishing, swimming & picnicking, plus RV camping.
City of Greensboro - Country Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,225 reviews
An ample, wooded park with playgrounds, nature trails, fishing lakes, a dog area & picnic shelters.
Cameron Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,124 reviews
400-acre park featuring 2 rivers, cliffs & playgrounds, plus hiking, biking & festival areas.
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,190 reviews
This large public park known for its system of hiking & biking trails also has a playground & pool.
RiverScape MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews
Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.
Roosevelt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,157 reviews
Park offering multiple sports areas, trails, lake fishing, an ice skating rink & an outdoor theater.
Saddle River County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,154 reviews
Multi-use pathways connect 5 different parks featuring ponds, playgrounds & athletic fields.
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,067 reviews
Park built around the natural travertine bridge found in the 1800s for hikes, picnics & day trips.
Howard Amon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews
Waterfront area featuring tree-lined walking paths, tennis courts & a playground.
Alexander Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,140 reviews
Scenic spot featuring a flying-disc golf course, trails, fishing, a horseshoe pit & a playground.
Portage Lakes State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,319 reviews
A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.
Cumberland Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,132 reviews
Campsites, hiking trails & picnic pavilions around a lake with a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course.
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,005 reviews
Gardens, trails & recreation areas plus educational programs & events on environmental issues.
Skokie Lagoons
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,088 reviews
Forest preserve consisting of pools, channels & islands, with fishing, kayaking & hiking.
Alton Baker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,046 reviews
This 373 acre park offers a boat launch, fishing, trails, a dog park, a playground & picnic sites.
Peace Valley Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,818 reviews
Calm outdoor spot with a lake & boating rentals, along with an abundance of walking & hiking trails.
Island Lake Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews
Sprawling 4,000-acre park with meadows & mature woodlands features a hot air balloon launch point.
Castlewood State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,762 reviews
A leisure destination for St. Louisans in the early 1900s, now popular for hiking & mountain biking.
Mary Jo Peckham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,827 reviews
Community park with a fishing pond, walking trails & an indoor swimming pool & fitness area.
Brushy Creek Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,826 reviews
Park set around a 38-acre lake with trails, a playground, fishing pier & wildlife viewing area.
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,710 reviews
Large park with a 115-acre lake, trails, visitor center with exhibits, amphitheater, marina & cafe.
Cathedral Caverns State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,707 reviews
Tours offer a view of a huge stalagmite column, "mystery river" & other formations in a state park.
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,651 reviews
Natural 800-acre park around a small lake with a pavilion, amphitheater & nearly 13 miles of trails.
Brook Run Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,637 reviews
Expansive, 100-plus acre wooded park offering a dog run, trails, a playground & a community garden.
James Island County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,630 reviews
This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping.
Warriors' Path State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,592 reviews
Lakeside recreation area with disc golf, mountain biking & attractions designed for accessibility.
O. P. Schnabel Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,559 reviews
Sprawling 202-acre park with nature trails, pavilions, picnic tables, athletic fields & a playscape.
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews
Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.
Desert Breeze Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,526 reviews
This large public park offers a lake, splash pad, sport courts & fields, paths & a playground.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,591 reviews
52-acre park with 2 playgrounds & athletic courts/fields, plus a swimming pool, picnic area & BBQs.
Euclid Creek Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,585 reviews
City-managed parks on & near Lake Erie, featuring a beach, fishing, trails & seasonal sports.
Long Leaf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,499 reviews
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
Hoover Reservoir Dam, Park & Dock
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,571 reviews
Large natural space with a lake offering boating, fishing & bird-watching including bald eagles.
Arthur Storey Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,538 reviews
Green space centered around a pond, with a jogging trail along a narrow bayou & a tai chi court.
Gemini Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,458 reviews
210-acre retreat offering 2 natural springs, a dog park, fishing, trails, campsites & a playground.
Murray Reservoir
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,446 reviews
Small boat rentals, fishing & many picnic areas, plus a walking & biking path along the reservoir.
Ridley Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,445 reviews
Green oasis of woodlands & meadows offering hiking, fishing & picnicking from sunrise to sunset.
High Cliff State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,343 reviews
State park on Lake Winnebago featuring scenic limestone cliffs, a beach, trails & picnic areas.
Grass Lawn Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,408 reviews
Tree-filled public park with tennis & basketball courts, sports fields & an extensive playground.
Buck Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,381 reviews
Rolling hills with hiking & bridle trails, a lake for fishing & boating, plus campsites & cottages.
Howarth Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,307 reviews
Community gathering spot on 152 acres with a lake, plus kids' attractions including a small train.
Carondelet Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,360 reviews
City green space with 2 small stocked fishing ponds, one with pergolas shading the docks.
Red Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,180 reviews
Open park with playgrounds, areas for baseball, soccer & horseshoes, an exercise trail & duck pond.
San Buenaventura State Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,246 reviews
Family-friendly state beach with picnic sites, a parking lot, snack bar, bike paths & rental shop.
Petrifying Springs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,105 reviews
360-acre park with wooded trails, an 18-hole golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds & ball fields.
Rochester Municipal Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,101 reviews
Park with winding creek, pond & a mile of paved walkways, as well as courts for tennis & volleyball.
McEuen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,146 reviews
Lakeside park with recreation trails, a large playground with a splash pad & an off-leash dog area.
Bill Frederick Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,182 reviews
This 183-acre park on Turkey Lake offers fishing, boating & a playground, plus cabin & tent camping.
Hellyer County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,161 reviews
Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.
Side Cut Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,019 reviews
Riverfront park with picnic areas, historic locks & flat rocks that enable spring walleye fishing.
Potato Chip Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,081 reviews
Hikers flock to this unique, thin rock at the peak of the Mount Woodson for dramatic photographs.
Dan Ryan Woods
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,208 reviews
A 257-acre forest preserve with play fields, a popular sledding hill & a paved multi-use trail.
McDowell Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,048 reviews
This mostly undeveloped preserve with a lake has a nature center, campground, trails & play areas.
Tanyard Creek Nature Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,981 reviews
Nature area with several waterfalls, a lake and creeks.
Sand Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,100 reviews
30 acres of riverfront terrain with an exercise trail, an astronaut memorial monument & picnicking.
Hawk Island Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,065 reviews
100-acre, all-seasons park with a vehicle entrance fee features swimming, trails & snowboarding.
Duke Farms
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,896 reviews
Historic estate offering undeveloped natural habitats, gardens, outdoor activities & workshops.
Comanche Lookout Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,931 reviews
Scenic park with a vantage point, playground, picnicking areas & trails for hiking.
Chula Vista Bayside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,989 reviews
Public greenway with paved walking trails, a fishing pier & picnic tables, plus bay & city views.
Lake Wilderness Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,913 reviews
Popular recreation area with a lake and sandy beaches as well as disc golf.
Paris Landing State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,946 reviews
841-acre park on a former steamboat landing with 2 fishing piers, a golf course & swimming pool.
Boyd Lake State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,070 reviews
Placid lakeside park featuring boating, fishing & other water sports plus a campground & more.
Knightdale Station Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,790 reviews
Community park with a rail-themed playground, sports fields, picnic shelter & 2 miles of trails.
Lake Shawnee
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,783 reviews
Manmade lake/recreation area with fishing, boating & swimming plus tennis, golf, camping & gardens.
Walsingham Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,709 reviews
Featuring 5 habitat areas, such as a reservoir & botanic garden, this park offers fishing & hiking.
Valley of the Rogue State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,932 reviews
Recreation area with campground, yurts, a boat ramp & 3 miles of riverfront for fishing.
Bradley Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,801 reviews
59-acre park featuring a lake, fishing, trails, a playground, picnic areas, baseball & restrooms.
Cuesta Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,712 reviews
With wide-open spaces & shaded parts, this park has a playground, tennis courts & BBQ facilities.
Cobbs Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,702 reviews
Public 109-acre park with a reservoir, sports fields & a hilltop trail that affords city views.
Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,701 reviews
Venerable lakefront park with a golf course, ball fields, nature paths, events & an 1855 lighthouse.
Huntington Beach Central Park East
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,694 reviews
Full of open fields, trees & flowers, this sprawling 350-acre park is great for picnics & strolling.
Wilder Ranch State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,618 reviews
Natural landscape with diverse activities including hiking trails, picnic areas & horseback riding.
Medal of Honor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,730 reviews
Facilities for football, soccer, softball, baseball & tennis along with walking path & picnic areas.
East Rock Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,730 reviews
A 425-acre park offering scenic views of New Haven, wooded hiking trails, fields & picnic areas.
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Paved trails by state
Where this surface turns up, and how many trails carry it in each state.
- California
- Texas
- Ohio
- Illinois
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
- Washington
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- Indiana
- Georgia
- New York
- Tennessee
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Utah
- Wisconsin
- Massachusetts
- Virginia
- Colorado
- Kentucky
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Arizona
- Iowa
- Kansas
- South Carolina
- Maryland
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- Idaho
- Nevada
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- Nebraska
- Rhode Island
- New Hampshire
- Maine
- New Mexico
- Delaware
- North Dakota
- West Virginia
- Montana
- Wyoming
- South Dakota
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Vermont
- District of Columbia
The other surfaces
Worth knowing: the honest answer to which surface is best for your legs is more than one of them, so it pays to keep a route on each.
Crushed Limestone & Gravel Trails
Crushed limestone or packed gravel — the rail-trail classic. Softer than pavement, still smooth enough for tempo runs.
Natural-Surface & Dirt Trails
Dirt and singletrack — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain.
Boardwalk Trails
Elevated wood decking, usually over wetlands or dunes. Scenic, flat, and can get slick when wet.
Mixed-Surface Trails
More than one surface along the route — check the segment you plan to run.
You can also browse by what a trail offers rather than what it is made of — loop routes, long-run distance, shade, lighting and everything else — or start from your state.