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Harris Riverfront Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 905 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntington, West Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harris Riverfront 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.
Green space with a skate park, playground & amphitheater, plus picnic tables & exercise equipment.
What runners say about Harris Riverfront Park
“Overall, it was clean and well maintained.”
“I think it's a beautiful place to spend your time, i have spend 99% of my free time there, because it's so peaceful 😀 and quiet.”
“I think it's a beautiful place to spend your time, i have spend 99% of my free time there, because it's so peaceful 😀 and quiet.”
Such a nice park! Beautiful views of the Ohio River and perfect for walking your dog!
This place is beautiful place to walk along the Ohio River. Quiet and serene. An overlooked beauty.
This is a family friendly park and boat launch property. Overall, it was clean and well maintained. Walking and biking trails, playgrounds, skateboard park and exercise stations are the main features. Parking is plentiful and large enough for any size rig or RV.
Good parking and beautiful views of the river. Wonderful walking opportunities. Playgrounds for kids.
Trail conditions & character
“I think it's a beautiful place to spend your time, i have spend 99% of my free time there, because it's so peaceful 😀 and quiet.”
“I think it's a beautiful place to spend your time, i have spend 99% of my free time there, because it's so peaceful 😀 and quiet.”
“Now for the downside, vagrants are loitering about the property, including bathing and smoking in the bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Harris Riverfront Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteghprd.org
- Phone+1 304-696-5954
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–11 pm |
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