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Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilmington, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring forest and pond on the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus.
What runners say about Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
“It's a beautiful place of nature: to hear all the lovely birds songs, to see many creatures and enjoy.”
“Short trail but peaceful lots of nature It is on a college campus so parking can be difficult at times”
Hi. We googled this lovely place and went to see it a few times. It's a beautiful place of nature: to hear all the lovely birds songs, to see many creatures and enjoy. Well-placed benches are great to relax and listen to all these lovely sounds that are coming from everywhere. Our many thanks for the maintenance crew.
It's basically a few paths through the woods. The pond is cute and worth a visit, but be prepared for the mosquitoes. Follow the signs for Visitor Parking. The visitor parking lot is free and near the garden entrance. If your really bored it's worth a visit, although I don't suggest you go out of your way.
Located on the grounds of the beautiful North Carolina University. Well marked. Nice little nature walk. Would probably be more interesting in the spring
great little hiking trails in a heavily wooded, "old forest" atmosphere, right in the middle of UNCW's campus! there is also a lake there and it is peaceful. also i saw a pitcher plant. free parking. i think it's totally worth going to.
Trail conditions & character
“I wish I could remember how to enter it but do not listen to Google maps he sends you to a completely wrong parking lot”
“It's a beautiful place of nature: to hear all the lovely birds songs, to see many creatures and enjoy.”
“Short trail but peaceful lots of nature It is on a college campus so parking can be difficult at times”
Plan your run at Bluethenthal Wildflower Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websiteuncw.edu
- Phone(910) 962-3000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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