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Arrowhead Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 504 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilmington, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Arrowhead 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.

MixedLit at nightStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park with amenities such as a disc golf course, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Arrowhead Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (504 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Also have a nice playground basketball court and tennis court and a pavilion with a bathroom that is pretty clean as well!”

Disc golf course was fun! Great for beginners and experienced players! The forest is full of life and I always see something new! One time I saw a big turtle! I've also started working on learning to identify the plants and mushrooms! 💖 I also enjoy the walk up and down the hills.

★★★★★ — Chelse , Mar 2023

Layed back park, pickle ball, basket ball court, Frisbee course, trails in the woods to walk. play ground, restrooms, picnic area with shelter

★★★★★ — Joshua , Mar 2025

Nice and clean picnic 🧺 area and restrooms. Has a hiking trail and frisbee course.

★★★★☆ — Wendy , Aug 2022

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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 5 mentions

“Also have a nice playground basketball court and tennis court and a pavilion with a bathroom that is pretty clean as well!”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“More hills here than the carolina beach course.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“This course was Pretty Awesome for working on the technical short game and approach shots,and it can play pretty fast depending on your group/card mates!”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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💡 Lit for night running

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Arrowhead Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiteparks.nhcgov.com
  • Phone(910) 798-7275
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 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 Arrowhead Park

720 Arnold Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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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.