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Granite Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 583 Google reviews · Running trail in Granite Quarry, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Granite Lake 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.
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and a pond, plus trails for hiking.
What runners say about Granite Lake Park
“The park is dog friendly, poopy bags available at different areas of the park to keep it clean.”
“Refreshing place for a walk, eat lunch at the gazebo, nice walking trail, beautiful waterfall in the lake surrounded by the amazing geese.”
“The gentle lapping of the water creates a soothing ambiance, while the trees provide ample shade for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat.”
“One of the best features is the two dogs that allow you to walk out over the water and get a better view the fish turtles and ducks.”
The park looks very pretty since the renovations. Great place to go for a walk around the track or trail. The playground is nice for smaller children.
I love bringing my kids here it's an amazing little park with amazing people always around it. Has a playground at top of the hill which overlooks the entire pond and you can be on any side of the pond and still see your kids or family loved ones or what have you.
Dog friendly trails around the park and the pond. Picnic tables, playground restrooms make this a great place to bring the kids.
Great little park with pound, fish, ducks. Playground area for young children and a Greenway trial for walking and jogging. The park is dog friendly, poopy bags available at different areas of the park to keep it clean. Has shelter and grilling area, restrooms our also provide here.
Trail conditions & character
“Has a playground at top of the hill which overlooks the entire pond and you can be on any side of the pond and still see your kids or family loved ones or what have you.”
“Picnic tables, playground restrooms make this a great place to bring the kids.”
“One of the best features is the two dogs that allow you to walk out over the water and get a better view the fish turtles and ducks.”
“The gentle lapping of the water creates a soothing ambiance, while the trees provide ample shade for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat.”
Plan your run at Granite Lake 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegranitequarrync.gov
- Phone(704) 279-5596
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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