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Appomattox River Regional Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in NORTH PRINCE GEORGE, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Appomattox River Regional Park'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.

BoardwalkRestrooms

Park featuring picnic tables and short hiking trails, as well as a river.

What runners say about Appomattox River Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (66 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful place to go. The kids loved hiking on the trails. And of course the river also. We had a great day. 🥰 Also, restrooms along the trails. Lol.

★★★★★ — Serita , Apr 2023

Absolutely my fav park! I love this park. I have been watching a family of 5 bald eagles… mom, dad, adult baby, adolescent baby and newer baby. Have been able to get some good pictures here and have seen a number of great natural sights including a juvenile eagle snatch a rabbit from a red tailed hawk… a blue…

★★★★★ — Christy , May 2023

Pleasant trail, albeit a little weird next to a bunch of prisons. We went midday on a Saturday and there was nobody there when we arrived. When we left, there was still plenty of parking. In this way, it's a nice park if you want some peace and isolation. Easy, short hike around the red trail and loop.

★★★★☆ — Erin , Mar 2021

Boardwalk along the river provides a nice place to walk and enjoy nature.

★★★★☆ — Wayne , May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 66 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“🥰 Also, restrooms along the trails.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“Boardwalk along the river provides a nice place to walk and enjoy nature.”

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Plan your run at Appomattox River Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 804-458-6164

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Appomattox River Regional Park

800 Folar Trl N, NORTH PRINCE GEORGE, VA 23860

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.