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Cypress Cove Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Leland, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cypress Cove 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.

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

What runners say about Cypress Cove Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (44 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“I love this place, it's tucked away off a dirt road, never crowded and has beautiful views.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Quiet place to get out and enjoy yourself”

Nice little park to enjoy the outdoors. We always take a walk here so my son can catch the little fiddler crabs. Very nice for photos!

★★★★☆ — Jed , Dec 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 44 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“I love this place, it's tucked away off a dirt road, never crowded and has beautiful views.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Quiet place to get out and enjoy yourself”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Needs a playground and restrooms”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Cypress Cove Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitencbrunswick.com
  • Phone+1 910-371-0148
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cypress Cove Park

844 Appleton Way NE, Leland, NC 28451

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.