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Hugh T. Moody Nature Trail

3.9 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Wendell, North Carolina · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Hugh T. Moody Nature Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

What runners say about Hugh T. Moody Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The park is gorgeous and family/dog friendly. The trails are really cool, but I do wish there were more maps/a clearer map. Had a hard time navigating as I got deeper in, but still very awesome.

★★★★★ — Phillip , Oct 2022

This is a great nature trail! Very well taken care of and it also has a disc golf course, outdoor workout equipment, beach volleyball court, dog park, playground, and baseball courts. This is an awesome park all around and would highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Nitza , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • Websitetownofwendell.com

Where to find Hugh T. Moody Nature Trail

Parks & Recreation, 601 W 3rd St, Wendell, NC 27591

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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 Something out of date?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.