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Brunswick Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Winnabow, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brunswick Nature 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.
Picturesque park featuring dirt trails for hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding.
What runners say about Brunswick Nature Park
“Hiking and biking trails are well maintained.”
“If you're looking for a good quiet place to hike in North Carolina I would recommend this place to you, there's some great views to be seen and trails to be hiked.”
“Easy to follow the routes.”
“If you're looking for a good quiet place to hike in North Carolina I would recommend this place to you, there's some great views to be seen and trails to be hiked.”
Visited the park to ride the mountain bike trails. Rode everything and ended up with almost 9 miles. Easy to follow the routes. Plenty of curves and short hills with good use of the terrain to keep the riding interesting. You won't find long hill climbs here, but don't mistake these for just flat, boring trails.
Note: We were at the park a few weeks ago and there were signs for the trails. Still did not see a sign warning about alligators. This park, as nature is, wild...with an added bird sculpture and few park benches, is seven miles south on highway 133 from 74 to the entrance. The sign sneaks up, so go slow...turn.
This is a beautiful park with many different trails. There are separate hiking and trail biking trails. The bike trails are pretty skinny and have lots of roots. The walking trails are easy with some elevation changes. The scenery is beautiful.
Great trails, well maintained. Remember the bike tras are meant for bikes so if you do walk them you should do so the opposite direction than the bikes so you can get out of their way. Remember to take bug spray. It's beautiful out there and there's plenty of wooded shade to walk in.
Trail conditions & character
“If you're looking for a good quiet place to hike in North Carolina I would recommend this place to you, there's some great views to be seen and trails to be hiked.”
“If you're looking for a good quiet place to hike in North Carolina I would recommend this place to you, there's some great views to be seen and trails to be hiked.”
“Once you unload your kayak, parking is a good two-minute walk up the gravel road.”
“Make sure you’re bike can handle these paths as their are lots of roots, rocks, etc.”
“Plenty of curves and short hills with good use of the terrain to keep the riding interesting.”
“No restrooms here but there's a Gator Hole Country Store near the entrance to the park.”
“The hiking and biking trails are well‑maintained and offer something for every skill level, from easy family walks to more adventurous rides.”
“There are several rock gardens and elevated boardwalk challenges on the advanced trail.”
“Both my dogs had a great time and plenty of sniffing to do.”
Plan your run at Brunswick Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitencbrunswick.com
- Phone+1 910-253-2670
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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