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Flint Creek Nature Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Running trail in Gentry, Arkansas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Flint Creek Nature Area'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.
What runners say about Flint Creek Nature Area
“Just a couple minutes down paved trails to easy creek access plus grassy fields to run around and beautiful blue water so clear you can see the fish.”
It's a peace full little park for the hole family with a bike trail and station to fix your bikes if need be.There is water accses and is pet frendly.
Visited this spot for the first time and I was really impressed at what a nice place this is to go walking with your dog or family, to bring a picnic, or to go fishing. There are long and short paths, depending on what you would like, and a ton of area to explore. The water is beautiful and the nature is abundant.
Great place for families and kids! Just a couple minutes down paved trails to easy creek access plus grassy fields to run around and beautiful blue water so clear you can see the fish. Shady resting benches throughout. Only drawback I didn’t see any bathrooms on site.
Nice place for a stroll! Great paved trail, not a huge area but perfect for getting some walking in. Nice pond and view of the creek, you may even see some wildlife when you visit!
Trail conditions & character
“Just a couple minutes down paved trails to easy creek access plus grassy fields to run around and beautiful blue water so clear you can see the fish.”
“Visited this spot for the first time and I was really impressed at what a nice place this is to go walking with your dog or family, to bring a picnic, or to go fishing.”
“Just a couple minutes down paved trails to easy creek access plus grassy fields to run around and beautiful blue water so clear you can see the fish.”
“The paths are wide enough to be easily walked and to push a stroller.”
Plan your run at Flint Creek Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- 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.
Running trails near Gentry
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
