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Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Running trail in New Bern, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
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.
Opened in 2011, this nature park features a boardwalk, a shelter, hiking, kayaking, fishing & more.
What runners say about Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
“Such a beautiful and well maintained nature trail it makes North Carolinas beautiful Forrests accesible to all!”
“Such a beautiful and well maintained nature trail it makes North Carolinas beautiful Forrests accesible to all!”
“Easy trails, great view over the channel for bird watching and other outdoor activities”
This park is hands down, absolutely one of my favorite parks of all time!! It has a very rewarding walking path that ends up in a water view that is absolutely breathtaking. The trailhead is usually clean, There are multiple benches along the path.
My first visit will be one of many more visits. I love it! Nice walking, great boardwalk to observe water, and lots of plants to look at. Not much wildlife out that day, but looks like potential for some sightings. Glad we found this gem near our home.
Such a beautiful and well maintained nature trail it makes North Carolinas beautiful Forrests accesible to all!
Awesome trails. Great views. Might want to bring bug spray. Picnic tables and benches throughout trails. 2 bathrooms available. What a nice park!!!!
Trail conditions & character
“Such a beautiful and well maintained nature trail it makes North Carolinas beautiful Forrests accesible to all!”
“Bench periodically spaced around trails, pavilion and restrooms available.”
“It’s a half a mile walk on a relatively flat trail from the parking lot to the river.”
“The view is nice, half the people walk their dogs down to the river and back, Worth a quick trip.”
“It offers hiking, nature observation, bird watching and access to Broad Creek by way of a boardwalk, approximately one mile north from Lee's Landing.”
“Glad we had our pickup but others readily got down the dirt path in their cars.”
“It’s a half a mile walk on a relatively flat trail from the parking lot to the river.”
“With the correct wheels the path seems smooth enough for a wheelchair.”
Plan your run at Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitecravencounty.recdesk.com
- Phone(252) 636-6606
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–5 PM |
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