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Haw River Sp Iron Ore
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Greensboro, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 35 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Haw River Sp Iron Ore'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.
State park offering a wetlands hiking trail, picnic areas, and restrooms.
What runners say about Haw River Sp Iron Ore
“Park rangers seem quite friendly here and the place is well kept up.”
“We didn't take the time to hike the roughly 3 mile loop trail but it appears well marked.”
“Well maintained trails, easy walking, quiet.”
“Well maintained trails, easy walking, quiet.”
Seems to be a good spot for a park. Trails looked nice. Adequate parking there's restrooms there for public use. It's been a lookout for the large male turkey that wouldn't let my dog and I out of my Jeep.
A very nice blue heron loop trail. Trails are marked and well maintained. Iron ore trail is a short trail to the pit. Picnic tables are available and on the trail and bench seating to rest or just take in the view. Restrooms available the parking area. It is a great place for the whole family and dog friendly.
Beautiful park, easy hike. I went with a group and we passed quite a few others out walking their dogs or just enjoying the (really) brisk morning. We were near peak on leaf color and it was really pretty.
A fantastic park to see wildflowers, butterflies, dragonflies, and birds. Trails are well maintained for ease of navigation.
Trail conditions & character
“Decent restroom in parking lot and picnic tables at parking lot, and one on the trail.”
“you're not as likely to get locked in here and have much better options, including a parking lot OUTSIDE the gates allowing you to access the park for longer.”
“We didn't take the time to hike the roughly 3 mile loop trail but it appears well marked.”
“This place truly does have the most amazing view of the Haw River, about 2/3 of the way through your hike when going counterclockwise around the main trail.”
“A few hills with about 50 foot elevation change.”
“I went with a group and we passed quite a few others out walking their dogs or just enjoying the (really) brisk morning.”
“Well maintained trails, easy walking, quiet.”
“We didn't take the time to hike the roughly 3 mile loop trail but it appears well marked.”
Plan your run at Haw River Sp Iron Ore
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
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitencparks.gov
- Phone+1 336-342-6163
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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