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George M Wood Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Elizabeth City, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from George M Wood Memorial 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.
What runners say about George M Wood Memorial Park
“Beautiful, clean, and peaceful what more can you ask for in a roadside park!”
“Beautiful, clean, and peaceful what more can you ask for in a roadside park!”
“Beautiful, clean, and peaceful what more can you ask for in a roadside park!”
Want to get a little taste of some southern waterways with Spanish Moss hanging off the trees, this is a great spot. More a central boardwalk that goes out into the river, with a couple of other boardwalks that branch off of it. Looks like the farthest one in the water is a fishing spot.
Very small “park” but great little boardwalk. There was a huge bird nest in a dead tree with many ravens perched nearby. Very pretty place.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, clean, and peaceful what more can you ask for in a roadside park!”
“More a central boardwalk that goes out into the river, with a couple of other boardwalks that branch off of it.”
“Beautiful, clean, and peaceful what more can you ask for in a roadside park!”
Plan your run at George M Wood Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
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