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Lake Wilson Reservoir
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Wilson, 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 Lake Wilson Reservoir 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 Lake Wilson Reservoir
“Beautiful place for a walk along with it being peaceful and quiet”
“Beautiful place for a walk along with it being peaceful and quiet”
The best place in town to go for a walk ....lost weight have. And everything at the same. Time. And the best of it. Its free...and. Beautiful....
Lake Wilson is the best place to take my dog for a morning walk. The view is very calming, and the people I see there while walking are very friendly. The path I use is mostly shaded, which is great when we have a very hot day. I would recommend this area to anyone looking for a relaxing walk.
This is a fantastic place to walk. Bikes and Strollers can only use one half, but it is still a good distance. The other side is rocky and more of a mini hike. Nice restrooms.
Trail conditions & character
“The view is very calming, and the people I see there while walking are very friendly.”
“Beautiful place for a walk along with it being peaceful and quiet”
Plan your run at Lake Wilson Reservoir
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.
- Websitewilsonnc.org
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