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Graham Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 776 Google reviews · Running trail in Haw River, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Graham Regional 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.
Relaxed, clean park featuring playgrounds (for all ages).
What runners say about Graham Regional Park
“I was surprised by how clean and well-kept this place is.”
“Beautiful newer park with covering and a magnetic gate to help not lose your kids to the parking lot.”
“Has like a ninja obstacle course for all ages.”
It’s rare that I give a park 5 stars but this one takes the cake! So here’s the run down. This park is actually 3 different parks, traditional, earthy and athletic. There is ample parking, 4 coed restrooms, handicap parking, and two small picnic shelters.
Beautiful place! I was surprised by how clean and well-kept this place is. Kiddos enjoyed it all around. I wasn't worried will they run into something unclean on the ground. Highly recommended for those who wants to relax and have a great time with kids, work out or just walk around.
This park is awesome. Nice walking, running trail around the play area which also has workout equipment. Has like a ninja obstacle course for all ages. And a small zipline that I even rode. There are lots of natural things to climb on. There is a large canopy area with bathrooms.
A great park with a zipline, a course, climbing rocks, track for walking and bikes. There is a new area that opened as well that includes a playground, sand, swings and more. There are bathrooms close to each playground area.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful newer park with covering and a magnetic gate to help not lose your kids to the parking lot.”
“There is ample parking, 4 coed restrooms, handicap parking, and two small picnic shelters.”
“The earthy park as two swings, two slides in a hill, a rock that kids can climb and a larger climbing structure.”
“Beautiful newer park with covering and a magnetic gate to help not lose your kids to the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Graham Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofgraham.com
- Phone(336) 570-6718
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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