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Hector H. Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River)
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Concord, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 2.7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Hector H. Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River)'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.
Shady dirt path and greenway that runs along segments of the Rocky River, with wooden bridges.
What runners say about Hector H. Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River)
“The natural scenery along the Rocky River is pretty, with wooded paths, small bridges, and scenic overlooks that make the walk feel relaxing and immersive.”
“I enjoyed running the length of the trail in the trees' shade and watched the river come in and out of my view as I meandered across the hillsides.”
“Parking was convenient, the trail markers were easy to follow, and the entire area felt like a hidden escape from the city.”
“Easy to get to and an easy -to-moderately easy walk of about 4 miles, in and out.”
This is well marked trail which is mostly wooded and travels along the Rocky River for about 2 miles. It will be good for hiking and running. I enjoyed running the length of the trail in the trees' shade and watched the river come in and out of my view as I meandered across the hillsides.
Pretty nice trail for jogging, hiking, biking, walking a 🐕, and enjoying nature. It's a linear trail, not a loop as far as I could tell. I walked about two miles one way. Helpful trail markers about every 1/16th of a mile in case of emergency. Not a whole lot at the trailhead besides parking unfortunately.
Great place to hike. There are some spots that tend to get very muddy and nearly impossible to get around. There is also the remnant of a column for an old bridge in the middle of the river. Lots of shade available. Well worth the visit. While there are currently barricades at the start if trail, it is 2.
It's a nice trail along the Rocky River. There are few bridges on the road. You can choose a main road or the path that goes close to the river. There's a wooden platform with a bench. You can walk a dog or just enjoy walking.
Trail conditions & character
“Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River) for the first time and were genuinely impressed by how peaceful and well-maintained the trail is.”
“The natural scenery along the Rocky River is pretty, with wooded paths, small bridges, and scenic overlooks that make the walk feel relaxing and immersive.”
“This is a In-N-Out however that a 3/4 way there is a road going up to the back side of the subdivision which allows you to take pavement back to the parking lot.”
“The natural scenery along the Rocky River is pretty, with wooded paths, small bridges, and scenic overlooks that make the walk feel relaxing and immersive.”
“There are a few sections that are rocky but most of the path is packed dirt with the occasional root or branch to keep an eye out for.”
“Parking was convenient, the trail markers were easy to follow, and the entire area felt like a hidden escape from the city.”
“Most of the trail is wide, and has little incline.”
“This greenway is a dirt path, not a normal paved greenway, but a very beautiful hike, it's 2.”
“There is a portable toilet and garbage bins in the lot.”
Plan your run at Hector H. Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River)
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
- Distance2.7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteconcordnc.gov
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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