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Burlington Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · Running trail in Burlington, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Burlington Arboretum'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.
Arboretum (fenced-in) featuring walking paths and bridges, plus benches, a playground and restrooms, plus a picnic area.
What runners say about Burlington Arboretum
“The grounds were so well-maintained, everything was perfectly groomed, and the scenery made for the most gorgeous backdrop.”
“This place is beautiful with all the beautiful plants and different scenery a great place for pictures.”
“We will definitely be back—highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, scenic spot or the perfect place for photos!”
Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful! I'm so glad that Burlington has this little gem of a park. It's great for walking with the family or spending some quiet time alone in nature. It's a gorgeous setting for photographs as well.
The Burlington Arboretum is a great park with a turf lawn. The walking trails are very well maintained. There is a platform built around a large tree. The playground equipment was clean. The park also has benches and picnic tables, bathrooms and water fountains.
I love this park so much, and love even more that it's close enough to home that my 3yr old and I can safely ride our bikes here anytime. Even better are the new bathroom facilities down near Church Street, always clean and well-stocked.
This place is something Burlington needed! A nice walking trail perfect for moms with strollers that want a safe place to walk their children. The play area offers lots of entertainment for kids of all ages. I love that there are shaded parts, as well as restrooms and drinking fountains. We love it here.
Trail conditions & character
“This place is beautiful with all the beautiful plants and different scenery a great place for pictures.”
“Even better are the new bathroom facilities down near Church Street, always clean and well-stocked.”
“We will definitely be back—highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, scenic spot or the perfect place for photos!”
“I love that there are shaded parts, as well as restrooms and drinking fountains.”
“Great for a day walk, pet friendly, kids playground, clean restrooms.”
Plan your run at Burlington Arboretum
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteburlingtonnc.gov
- Phone+1 336-222-5030
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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