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Hominy Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Asheville, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hominy Creek Greenway'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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyQuiet

Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails, plus a creek where visitors can play.

What runners say about Hominy Creek Greenway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (62 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Very quiet, very secluded, yet k”

Great place except NO ONE obeys the dog leash ordinance posted at either entrance so wear clothes you don't mind a dog jumping up on and getting muddy. And if your balance is iffy, bring two poles to keep the dogs at bay so they don't knock you off your feet.

★★★★★ — P , Mar 2020

Great place for a walk or bike ride. Wish it connected better to the carrier park side

★★★★★ — Ross , Apr 2022

I’m come out here for peace it’s peaceful no one bothers you people come and go pep walk there dogs and people walk and some run some have there dogs with them some take there dogs down to the creek and they get in the water to cool down some throw tennis balls it’s very peaceful out here

★★★★★ — Felicia , Sep 2025

Walking trail in the woods by a rambling creek. Parking available!! Only a couple of picnic tables. Basically just a trail in a wooded area. Very nice. Peaceful

★★★★★ — Peggy , Feb 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 26 mentions

“Great place except NO ONE obeys the dog leash ordinance posted at either entrance so wear clothes you don't mind a dog jumping up on and getting muddy.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Very quiet, very secluded, yet k”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“Great place except NO ONE obeys the dog leash ordinance posted at either entrance so wear clothes you don't mind a dog jumping up on and getting muddy.”

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Plan your run at Hominy Creek Greenway

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitefohcg.org
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Hominy Creek Greenway

80 Shelburne Rd, Asheville, NC 28806

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.