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Bethabara Park Trail Access

4.5 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Running trail in Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Bethabara Park Trail Access' 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.

Natural surfaceLoopLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

Looping trail system in the woods with workout stations and picnic tables.

What runners say about Bethabara Park Trail Access

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (161 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Such a beautiful and serene place to walk and enjoy the beautiful trees.”

I love the trails the woods and this area, it's like a scene from Robert Redford man in the wilderness. I know some people may say he's tripping but bethabara park is special it's like going into the past landscape wise it's a good place to take your girlfriend for a stroll, a romantic walk the squirrels, the deers,…

★★★★★ — Donald , Feb 2022

Such a beautiful and serene place to walk and enjoy the beautiful trees.

★★★★★ — Shannon , Dec 2022

We live in the nearby housing development and we walk the trails as often as we can. My husband and I moved here about 3 months ago and everytime we take a different route we discover something new and historic.

★★★★★ — Mrs. , Jun 2022

Amazing trail access with a large parking lot, an exercise trail with different stations, and trail access to the God's acre cemetery, mountain 🚵 bike trails, and historic Bethabara. The trail is very safe during the day but be careful during the early morning or evening hours as it is not well lit.

★★★★★ — Jordan , May 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Such a beautiful and serene place to walk and enjoy the beautiful trees.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“There is good parking space too.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“So tahe your mother, father, grandma, grandfather, children, your dog or cat just pray before visiting and go.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“But it gets muddy after rain.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“Beautiful park that is very stroller friendly.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“It was a nice shaded loop trail.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“The trail is very safe during the day but be careful during the early morning or evening hours as it is not well lit.”

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Plan your run at Bethabara Park Trail Access

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.
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityofws.org
  • Phone(336) 727-8000
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6:30 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 Bethabara Park Trail Access

Old Town Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

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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.