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Green Hills County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 408 Google reviews · Running trail in Raleigh, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Green Hills County 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.
This park offers a playground, picnic area & hiking/biking trails on a repurposed landfill property.
What runners say about Green Hills County Park
“SUPER cute well maintained park with an amazing view from the top of the hill, took maybe 10-15 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace from the parking lot to the top of the hill.”
“They also have a paved pathway trail to walk on as well as off-the-path trails back into a beautiful wooded area with a little stream.”
Hidden gem.... took my family out here after dumping some recyclable items & couldn't believe the views on top of the hill. You could even see the Raleigh skyline from one view. Nice place for a sunset view too
I really like this park, great view of Raleigh and the surrounding areas. This park is essentially a giant hill with a recreational area that includes a playground and seating area.
This was a pretty decent playground! My favorite part of it was how it was surrounded by so much greenery and landscape. They were two different designated areas for children to play, according to their age group. There is also picnic tables for seating, some benches, shaded areas, etc.
Beautiful views! There are restrooms, a water fountain, a playground, and access to other greenways. The hike to the top is steep but it is worth it. There are lots of benches and picnic tables at the top, and it is surprisingly not crowded at all. You can see downtown and North Hills as well.
Trail conditions & character
“SUPER cute well maintained park with an amazing view from the top of the hill, took maybe 10-15 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace from the parking lot to the top of the hill.”
“SUPER cute well maintained park with an amazing view from the top of the hill, took maybe 10-15 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace from the parking lot to the top of the hill.”
“There are restrooms, a water fountain, a playground, and access to other greenways.”
“SUPER cute well maintained park with an amazing view from the top of the hill, took maybe 10-15 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace from the parking lot to the top of the hill.”
“They also have a paved pathway trail to walk on as well as off-the-path trails back into a beautiful wooded area with a little stream.”
“There’s a paved pathway circling the playground area so kids can bring their toddler bikes and ride around there.”
“A gravel road leads up the hill to the top where there are a number of park benches and picnic tables as well as a bicycle rack (for parking/locking bikes).”
“There are restrooms, a water fountain, a playground, and access to other greenways.”
Plan your run at Green Hills County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- 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.
- Websitewakegov.com
- Phone+1 919-856-6670
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
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