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Lorance Creek Natural Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Rock, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lorance Creek Natural Area'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.
What runners say about Lorance Creek Natural Area
“We definitely recommend you take a few minutes and check out this beautiful swap.”
“I mean, like others have said, it's short and I do recommend but spray but it's quiet and pretty.”
Very quiet, easy trail that leads to a peaceful boardwalk. It was lovely in the snow.
It's interesting that we have wetlands in the Little Rock area that I see while driving on bridges over them but I haven't been to close to them or know much about them. This is a fun experience because in a short amount of time and distance you find a place that is very different.
It's quite isolated and quiet. I had the feeling that if I stood still for a while I'd see some native critters. Very relaxing. Only a short walk, but a pleasant one. Wish the city would extend it
This is a nice little walk that goes out in a little swamp or wetland ( whatever you'd like to call it ) The trail is about a 1/2 mile round trip. The trail is paved until you get to a boardwalk that goes out into the swamp.
Trail conditions & character
“I mean, like others have said, it's short and I do recommend but spray but it's quiet and pretty.”
“This is a cool Park except for the restrooms are not kept up well and someone had started a fire or something at the end of the boardwalk it's too bad we can't have nice things.”
“They have done a nice job of making this a handicapped accessible trail with lots of signage explaining the history and scenery.”
“This is a cool Park except for the restrooms are not kept up well and someone had started a fire or something at the end of the boardwalk it's too bad we can't have nice things.”
“There are a few educational planks, very big Cypress and Tupelo trees, a restroom 🚻 and a pretty big parking 🅿️ lot .”
“The trail is paved until you get to a boardwalk that goes out into the swamp.”
Plan your run at Lorance Creek Natural Area
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
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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