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Bridge Tar River Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Rocky Mount, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bridge Tar River Trail'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.
Paved walking trail in a park, plus picnic areas and a playground for kids.
What runners say about Bridge Tar River Trail
“This park has a really nice and well kept walking trail.”
“Beautiful area to walk jog rollerblade enjoy time on park just so much to do.”
Wow! What a nice walkable trail intermingled with challenging mountain bike trails & rock gardens. Beautiful scenery.
Nice wide footbridge that crosses the River parallel to a train bridge and a local road over pass. The entrance is near an industrial area, the path itself is paved asphalt (other than the wooden bridge). Lots of greenery all around and a nice walking or biking trail.
A nice sturdy wooden footbridge. A nice feel as you jog across or ride your bike/scooter. Ample room because it is wide. Seems very well made. I appreciate being able to see the laminated layers of wood used in the structural design. The view?
My girlfriend and I stopped in while waiting to be able to check in to our Air BnB. We did not walk the whole trail, but we had fun on the bridge and the railroad track. Be sure to check for trains!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area to walk jog rollerblade enjoy time on park just so much to do.”
“The entrance is near an industrial area, the path itself is paved asphalt (other than the wooden bridge).”
Plan your run at Bridge Tar River Trail
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.
- Phone+1 252-972-1235
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 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–9 pm |
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