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Jimmy Smith Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Boone, North Carolina · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Jimmy Smith 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.

Open 24h

Tiny green space with 2 rocks & a bench dedicated to local educational leader James Smith.

What runners say about Jimmy Smith Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I was walking to class and thought I had stepped on a pebble but it turns out that it was this park.

★★★★★ — Joe , Jan 2018

It’s a nice little park on the corner of a street. The stop and go traffic really adds to the ambience amongst the scenic view of 3 pine trees and two rocks. There’s about a 100ft pathway to get your steps in

★★★★☆ — Jae , Jun 2021

I run in this park 5 times a week- takes about 3hrs to run around the entire park. Also a Great river for a swim in the park! 5/5✨✨✨✨✨

★★★★★ — Chandler , May 2023

Frolic down the winding paths, but leave some breadcrumbs to find your way back...

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

Plan your run at Jimmy Smith Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.
  • Websitem.facebook.com

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Jimmy Smith Park

884 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28607

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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.