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Beth Schmidt Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 401 Google reviews · Running trail in Elon, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Beth Schmidt 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.
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, barbecue grills, and restrooms.
What runners say about Beth Schmidt Park
“Fenced in, very clean, good indoor bathrooms, shaded spots for heat relief, the playground ground is covered with safe rubber chips instead of wood chips.”
“Fenced in, very clean, good indoor bathrooms, shaded spots for heat relief, the playground ground is covered with safe rubber chips instead of wood chips.”
We love Beth Schmidt! It’s such a nice park with great walking trails and clean facilities. Our favorite part is the playground! It’s covered, which is really great for sun protection, and has separate equipment for bigger and smaller kids. There’s also a sandbox and swing-set that are kept in great condition.
Very nice family park with lots to do. My wife loves the walking path, and my granddaughter like the playground. There's a little pond on the south end, and a bathroom. Lots of parking!
Very nice clean neighborhood picnic with geocaching available in the area. Could use a little more signage on the trails.
This is our favorite park in the area. Great clean bathrooms. Love that the playground has the rubber chips instead of wood or sand. Also loved that there are only two ways in/out and that they're on the same side of the playground. It makes it much easier to watch and keep your kids safe.
Trail conditions & character
“Fenced in, very clean, good indoor bathrooms, shaded spots for heat relief, the playground ground is covered with safe rubber chips instead of wood chips.”
“Fenced in, very clean, good indoor bathrooms, shaded spots for heat relief, the playground ground is covered with safe rubber chips instead of wood chips.”
“Fenced in, very clean, good indoor bathrooms, shaded spots for heat relief, the playground ground is covered with safe rubber chips instead of wood chips.”
“There is a water fountain for drinking, plenty of parking, walking trail, and clear signs for guidance.”
Plan your run at Beth Schmidt Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Phone+1 336-449-9255
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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