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James W. Tufts Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Running trail in Pinehurst, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of James W. Tufts Memorial Park 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 James W. Tufts Memorial Park
“Beautiful park,I attended the German Festival that took place there.”
Beautiful open area park in the middle of downtown. We had coffee, then 2 minute walk here to this lovely park where we threw a frisbee and had a picnic. There are big pine groves that surround the park so it truly gives this authentic pinehurst feel to it. Cheers mate!
Wonderful scenery. Beautiful location. I seen an alive after 5 concerts here it was great. The embers band from Raleigh played for 3 consecutive hours so big shout out to them. The food vendors had a good variety. Southern Pines brewery and Shakespeare of the pines also had tents set up.
Very peaceful Pinehurst is home to me as my office was there 20 years. I love walking Honey and listening to the church bells.
Beautiful shaded park with lovely trees and flowers. Great place to relax.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park,I attended the German Festival that took place there.”
“Very nice park, clean , pinic benches already in pl lace and family atmosphere, convenient parking”
Plan your run at James W. Tufts Memorial Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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