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8 Mile Creek Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Paragould, Arkansas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from 8 Mile Creek Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about 8 Mile Creek Trail
Amazing for bypassing walking or biking the highway. Great for family, friends, even safe by yourself due to the skycop cameras! I love this and will always consider this to be one of the towns greatest projects! And just seeing how utilized this facility is makes me smile ear to ear!!!
Looking forward to the completion of this trail all the way to Crowley Ridge SP! I rode the trail this morning and it's in great shape. As stated by other users, there are still areas of construction which will hopefully be completed soon.
I'm on the trail at least twice a day for 5 days out of the 7 day week. I ride a bike and walk both. It's my peaceful place, and I meet a lot of awesome people on the trail. My almost 4 yr old son loves it as does my 10 year old nephew
The trail is one of the best additions to Paragould in the last quarter century. I am excited to see it continue to grow and connect various parts of our community. It is easy to access from multiple points along its path and safe to traverse for those of all skill levels.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail heads the northeast corner of Rotary Park and the parking lot just west of Arkansas Academy of Hair Design.”
“Thank you to the leadership of Paragould for recognizing the need to provide safe, accessible, and cost friendly means to be active outdoors in our town.”
“It was not too crowded but that might just be based on the day and time I visited.”
Plan your run at 8 Mile Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Distance8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitediscoverparagould.org
- Phone+1 870-239-7530
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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