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Hurley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 434 Google reviews · Running trail in Salisbury, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hurley 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.

Crushed gravelLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

This park with woodlands & gardens also offers trails, quaint bridges & gazebos.

What runners say about Hurley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (434 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 17 mentions

“Beautiful green space with extensive walking trails through gardens, over creeks and around ponds with fountains and a wide variety of flowers and shrubs.”

I absolutely love this park and feel fortunate to live within walking distance. Hurley Park is an excellent place to take walks, to take pictures, or to simply "be". There are gravel covered paths which are so much easier on your feet/legs than sidewalks are for walking.

★★★★★ — Lynne , Feb 2022

I love finding gems like this neighborhood park in Salisbury NC while traveling for photo shoots and events. This is a beautiful park with water features, trails and tranquil areas to just relax, read a book or just get some excercise. As a photographer, it's a perfect spot for photos.

★★★★★ — Cheryl'S , Aug 2021

Beautiful park. Dog friendly. Love to walk through and see all the beautiful flowers.

★★★★☆ — Angela , Apr 2024

Beautiful green space with extensive walking trails through gardens, over creeks and around ponds with fountains and a wide variety of flowers and shrubs.

★★★★★ — J , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 434 reviews →

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 17 mentions

“Beautiful green space with extensive walking trails through gardens, over creeks and around ponds with fountains and a wide variety of flowers and shrubs.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“We were biking, but I would love this park on foot, with our dog, and it's the perfect park for botanical exploration and identification with young ones!”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“There are gravel covered paths which are so much easier on your feet/legs than sidewalks are for walking.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“It is public and there are places for parking.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Hurley Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesalisburync.gov
  • Phone(704) 638-5298
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7:30 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7:30 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 Hurley Park

304 Annandale Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144

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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.