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Cedar Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 578 Google reviews · Running trail in Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cedar Falls 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.
This quaint park includes lighted tennis courts & ball fields as well as a playground & picnic area.
What runners say about Cedar Falls Park
“The soccer fields outstanding, wish well maintained nets and floodlit fields.”
“You almost forget you're in town because the nature is so beautiful.”
“By far my favorite park to take my dogs for walks.”
By far my favorite park to take my dogs for walks. There's a nice playground and amazing walking trails. The trail is not paved and can be a bit steep so it may be difficult for those with mobility issues. My dogs and I LOVE this place. You almost forget you're in town because the nature is so beautiful.
Nice park. Soccer fields are pretty decent. We didn't use the baseball fields at all. The natural trails are pretty nice but a little treacherous in places because they're not technically built properl.y. Just watch your step in a few places maybe even bring a hiking stick if you have them.
A nice little city park with some good family fun trails. Although tiny, the falls were fun to find and observe. Nice playground for kids and tennis courts for all! Recently added modern restroom facilities and a soccer field. Water fountain? Check!
Great location and beautiful setting. The park has fantastic amenities. The soccer fields outstanding, wish well maintained nets and floodlit fields. The baseball fields and nicely situated and and also well maintained. Very cool park for kids with plenty to do.
Trail conditions & character
“By far my favorite park to take my dogs for walks.”
“Nice paved walking trails, and tons of available parking even during soccer tournaments.”
“Large athletic fields, picnic tables, bathrooms, and large parking lot.”
“Perfect shady play ground with lots of pic nic tables and fields for ball, also a short paved trail to a tennis court.”
“The trail is not paved and can be a bit steep so it may be difficult for those with mobility issues.”
“Although much of the path is riddled with tree roots, its a great soft trail for a breif hike.”
“We took the longest trail (about 40 min) that was a loop.”
Plan your run at Cedar Falls 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetownofchapelhill.org
- Phone+1 919-968-2743
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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