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Deep River Rail Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 86 Google reviews · Running trail in Ramseur, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Deep River Rail Trail'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.
Kid-friendly area featuring hiking trails and kayaking.
What runners say about Deep River Rail Trail
“The trail is mostly fine crushed rock, well maintained, and like most rails to trails -- wide.”
“Great place to exercise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.”
Some trail notes: there are two open sections, the eastern section parking lot access as depicted next to Highway 64 on Google Maps, and a western section off of Rising Sun Way. The two are now connected by a bridge over Sandy Creek and a pathway under Highway 64, so it is possible to walk the whole trail.
Nice little trail. GPS passed the parking lot but I finally found it. Lol.
Love to walk here with my wife on our lunch break. It's peaceful and a great place to get in some exercise. Update, 4/11/22: it looks like they are doing updates on the trail in preparation for extension to the trailhead in Franklinville. Exciting.
Beautiful scenery. Nice a quiet and only a mile or so from the house. I just wish they had kayak access 😕. Overall, it was a great day trip with the wife and decent fishing as well.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to exercise and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.”
“Some trail notes: there are two open sections, the eastern section parking lot access as depicted next to Highway 64 on Google Maps, and a western section off of Rising Sun Way.”
“I walked the whole trail with my dog and thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Plan your run at Deep River Rail Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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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