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Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in New Bern, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Latham-Whitehurst Nature 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.
Relaxing, kid-friendly trail-filled parkland near the water featuring birdwatching opportunities.
What runners say about Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
“Beautiful view of Upper Broad Creek after an easy and short hike.”
“Part of the reward here is the boardwalk that takes you out into the marsh for an serene and personal experience with nature.”
Free to all. Nice stroll, not many people, quiet and relatively short with approximately 3 miles of trails to walk. Great scenery.
Nice little trail. There are restrooms and benches. I only saw one person when I visited.
Peaceful park. Great for a quiet walk. There are short paths and longer paths right out to the boardwalk, canoe launch, and bird observation platform. Pets are welcome. Paths are natural, have some roots, and are flat. There are restrooms at the entrance and near the boardwalk (the far end).
Great experience with nature and bird watching, but I pick up a lot of ticks if I go during spring and summer. Summer also be prepared for mosquitoes, yellow flies Et al. I have never seen a snake here, but presume they could be anywhere in wilderness areas such as this.
Trail conditions & character
“Part of the reward here is the boardwalk that takes you out into the marsh for an serene and personal experience with nature.”
“Beautiful view of Upper Broad Creek after an easy and short hike.”
“There are restrooms at the entrance and near the boardwalk (the far end).”
“Part of the reward here is the boardwalk that takes you out into the marsh for an serene and personal experience with nature.”
“Fall ground cover hides some potential ankle-twisting root systems, so pay attention to where you're putting your feet.”
Plan your run at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
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
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecravencounty.recdesk.com
- Phone(252) 636-6606
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