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Great Blue Heron Loop Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Greensboro, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 35 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Great Blue Heron Loop Trail'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 Great Blue Heron Loop Trail
“Few well maintained trails, clearly marked with color codes and also Mile markers every 0.”
Great Hike. Few well maintained trails, clearly marked with color codes and also Mile markers every 0.25 miles. Plenty of parking and restrooms. Dog friendly, just pick up after your dog 🐶. Will be back for sure. 😆
Beautiful and unique trail to the Greensboro area! It gives a different feel compared to other trails here.
Great loop trail in the woods. Crosses under a transmission right of way briefly.
Trail conditions & character
“Few well maintained trails, clearly marked with color codes and also Mile markers every 0.”
Plan your run at Great Blue Heron Loop Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance35 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(336) 342-6163
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