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Horizons Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 640 Google reviews · Running trail in Germanton, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Horizons 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.
Public park featuring baseball fields, disc golf, a playground, and picnic areas, plus a well-maintained dog park.
What runners say about Horizons Park
“Clean and plenty of fresh air for those looking to get some peace from that so called virus going around.”
“I still go their to go walking thru the hiking trails or walking on the walking path beautiful peaceful place to go to clear your mind from the city life.”
“Good signage for ballfield, disc golf course, hiking trails, etc.”
What a beautiful park! Two hiking loops, I did A which was moderate and around a mile. There is also B which is strenuous and over a mile. This park also has a large disc golf course, a sand volleyball court, picnic shelters with grills, restrooms and an off leash dog park across the street.
Would like to start off by saying if you are looking for a nice secluded shaded park/nature trail/dog park/Frisbee golf/ect then this is a great stop you should add. I was even able to get a nice shot of a old-school Volvo in the parking lot. Great trails, and nice playground equipment.
Ample parking, including handicapped parking, with easy access to picnic shelter, restrooms, volleyball court, horseshoes and cornhole, and playground. Good signage for ballfield, disc golf course, hiking trails, etc. Dog park right across the street with additional parking area and access to mountain bike trail.
Beautiful set of trails close to the city yet allow that feeling of escape and oneness with nature. The hiking trails are a good length- not too long and not too short. Be careful if you go in the fall or after a rain. The leaves cover tree roots and you can easily trip if not watching closely.
Trail conditions & character
“Would like to start off by saying if you are looking for a nice secluded shaded park/nature trail/dog park/Frisbee golf/ect then this is a great stop you should add.”
“I still go their to go walking thru the hiking trails or walking on the walking path beautiful peaceful place to go to clear your mind from the city life.”
“This park also has a large disc golf course, a sand volleyball court, picnic shelters with grills, restrooms and an off leash dog park across the street.”
“Ample parking, including handicapped parking, with easy access to picnic shelter, restrooms, volleyball court, horseshoes and cornhole, and playground.”
“The leaves cover tree roots and you can easily trip if not watching closely.”
“The course itself is mostly flat, with some moderate hills.”
Plan your run at Horizons Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteforsyth.cc
- Phone(336) 703-2500
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–9 PM |
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