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Cates Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Mebane, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cates Farm 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.
Park featuring a playground and well-maintained trails that traverse open fields and woods.
What runners say about Cates Farm Park
“Great playground for the kids, and clean bathrooms.”
“Love the playground … only suggestion … it would be nice to have shade over benches for parents”
Warm day for a hike, but absolutely delightful! I can’t believe we haven’t done this trail before!
Love going here for a short walk in the woods and for some nature photography
Really great playground and walking trails. The playground is geared more towards older kids, as it's pretty high up. It has public bathrooms and is wheelchair accessible to the top of the playground. They have a swing for a wheelchair as well. It also has a few picnic tables.
Update: Visited the finished park today and it’s amazing, the kids love it! We enjoyed the trails and simply being there! Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this park, love the playground, it’s so unique and cool! When the ground is dry we are going to try the trails!
Trail conditions & character
“Love the playground … only suggestion … it would be nice to have shade over benches for parents”
“There's currently only a portable restroom here, but it looks like they are building facilities and expanding the parking lot.”
“There's currently only a portable restroom here, but it looks like they are building facilities and expanding the parking lot.”
“5 miles) but it's hilly, so this trail provides a great workout.”
“It has public bathrooms and is wheelchair accessible to the top of the playground.”
“It has some roots and rocks on the trail, but for the most part is an easy to medium hike.”
Plan your run at Cates Farm Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitecityofmebanenc.gov
- Phone+1 919-563-3629
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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