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Elizabeth Rounds Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Southern Pines, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Elizabeth Rounds 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.

LoopDog-friendlyRestrooms

What runners say about Elizabeth Rounds Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (36 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice little neighborhood park with trails leading to Reservoir Park and other greenways. Only downside is people with dogs off the leash.

★★★★☆ — Google , Dec 2021

We were in the area for a few days and this playground was in the area we were staying and wow, I’m so glad it was! Clean restroom, soft turf, white sand in the sandbox!! The story book walk was so fun! Amazing play area!

★★★★★ — Caitlin , Apr 2026

Nice little park with a playground and small playing field. It's a good place to park and walk on the Whitehall trail with or without your dog. It's a leashless trail so dogs really enjoy it.

★★★★★ — Tracey , May 2019

Perfect park. Endless space to ride, run, god walking or siting on the grass with your favorite book

★★★★★ — Marta , Mar 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 36 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Only downside is people seem to use it as a dog park and don't pick up after their pets all the time, so the field isn't always a safe zone .”

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🚻 Restrooms

“Clean restroom, soft turf, white sand in the sandbox!”

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Plan your run at Elizabeth Rounds Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • Websitesouthernpines.net
  • Phone+1 910-692-2463
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–8 pm
Saturday 6 am–8 pm
Sunday 6 am–8 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 Elizabeth Rounds Park

570 Pee Dee Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387

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Running trails near Southern Pines

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Reservoir Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,098 reviews

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Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park featuring a lake for boating & fishing, trails & picnic areas, plus a disc golf course.

under a mile away

Nick's Creek Greenway

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Crushed gravelDog-friendly

Trail for hiking, biking, family outings and more.

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Sandhurst Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Southern Pines, NC

Dog-friendly

Playground-equipped park featuring trails and a grassy expanse for picnics and ballgames.

3.6 miles away

Ray's Mill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Aberdeen, NC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Small park for picnics by a pond, featuring a fishing dock, paved trails and benches.

3.9 miles away

Cannon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Pinehurst, NC

Clean family park offering baseball, soccer, and other sports fields, plus a playground.

3.9 miles away

Rassie Wicker Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 301 reviews

Pinehurst, NC

Scenic

Family-friendly recreational area featuring a splash pad and a playground for younger children.

4.2 miles away

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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.