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Jack's Island @ Lawson Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in New Bern, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jack's Island @ Lawson Creek 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.
Park featuring a boat ramp and kayak launch, plus fishing and dock space.
What runners say about Jack's Island @ Lawson Creek Park
I found this park on “All Trails” as I was traveling north on Rt 17. My dog needed a break so I searched for a dog friendly park so I could get here out for a hike. I was very surprised by house nice this stop was and I’m really glad to have found it. I took many photographs because it was just so appealing to my eye.
Nice and peaceful place to take the little one, it has shade and you can fish and swim which is a bonus.
Nice place to getaway and think, write, meditate, walk...you'll have space to be alone in a lovely natural setting.
Great place to relax alone or with the family. Beautiful waterfront, shade, a breeze, etc
Trail conditions & character
“My dog needed a break so I searched for a dog friendly park so I could get here out for a hike.”
“They've really done a nice job on Jack's Island and the boardwalk.”
Plan your run at Jack's Island @ Lawson Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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