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Hughes-College Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Tennessee · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Hughes-College Hill 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.

Lit at nightScenicStroller / ADA

Public park featuring a children's playground.

What runners say about Hughes-College Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (112 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 11 mentions

“Great little walking trail, if you have kids, the playground is really nice and well-maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This is beautiful park, thw little hills make it fun and look bigger than it really is.”

Trees and hills, gazebos - very nice! And a stage platform for Shakespeare in the park or dancing! Good restroom facilities, beautiful town!

★★★★☆ — Cinnamon , Aug 2019

This is beautiful park, thw little hills make it fun and look bigger than it really is. People bring kids to the park and dogs have a pet waste station. Super soothing when want to have a little brake in the middle of the week

★★★★★ — Mauricio , Nov 2020

I love going to this playground at day and night it has trails a place to hold parties and a playground

★★★★★ — Hope , Jul 2020

Great little walking trail, if you have kids, the playground is really nice and well-maintained.

★★★★★ — Sedric , May 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“This is beautiful park, thw little hills make it fun and look bigger than it really is.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitetownofarlington.org
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Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–9 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 Hughes-College Hill Park

5980 Chester St, Arlington, TN 38002

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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.