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Bailey Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 370 Google reviews · Running trail in Cornelius, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Bailey Road 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

Numerous athletic facilities on 66 acres with picnics, disc golf, a playground, trails & a track.

What runners say about Bailey Road Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (370 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The bathrooms are centrally located and are reasonably clean but not spectacular.”

Bailey Road Park has 2 full sized turf soccer fields, amphitheater, walking trail, small covered picnic area, and a playground. Nice park and venue for events. Also does have an okay public bathroom.

★★★★★ — Ian , Nov 2025

The newly opened pickleball courts are great! The best part is having gates to access the courts without having to walk behind other players! There is ample parking and restrooms close by.

★★★★★ — Russell , Sep 2025

Great place to disc golf..... very hard course for myself, probably not for a pro. Also a great nature walk between each hole.

★★★★★ — S , Aug 2017

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“This location has 3 fields, 2 behind the parking lot and one next door at the middle school football stadium.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“One feature I especially appreciate is the availability of restrooms at both the front and back of the park, making visits much more convenient.”

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Plan your run at Bailey Road Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecornelius.org
  • Phone+1 704-892-6031
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Bailey Road Park

11536 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

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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.