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John Warner Parkway Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Charlottesville, Virginia · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
6 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from John Warner Parkway Trailhead'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.

John Warner Parkway Trailhead — running trail in Charlottesville, VA, photo 1
John Warner Parkway Trailhead — running trail in Charlottesville, VA, photo 2
Mixed6 miDog-friendlyStroller / ADATrailhead parking

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.

🛣️ Paved surface

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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♿ Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at John Warner Parkway Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • 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.
  • Websitecharlottesville.gov
  • Phone+1 434-970-3260
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find John Warner Parkway Trailhead

828 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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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.