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Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)

4.2 ★★★★☆ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Fremont, Nebraska · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
2 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)'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.

Paved2 miScenicStroller / ADARestrooms

Riverside park featuring paved trails for biking and hiking, plus river access.

What runners say about Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (116 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Giant Cottonwoods are down and the park is a bit of a mess from the storms but it’s beautiful.”

Not much to do other than walk, bike or hike but it's nice. Your choice of paved or dirt trails. River outlook available and a observation bridge to take in nature. Very primitive, no bench, no picnic tables currently no restroom, no play ground, no gril or fire pits. Good place to walk a dog, bike or walk.

★★★★★ — T , May 2024

I absolutely love this place. As a person who likes nature, this is my favorite place in Fremont. You can hike, swim in the river, fish, or just relax. The view of the river is absolutely gorgeous. I can’t even count how many times I’ve been here!

★★★★★ — Dejahvu , Oct 2025

Great spot to get in for a day on the river. Nice wide ramp allows multiple adventurers to enter at once. Very scenic entrance to the river with great photo opportunities. This ramp also allows for a nice comfortable exit from the river.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jun 2018

My roommate and i went toad hunting and just listening to nature she getting all the pent up rage out and away from the crazy ppl out there. Great trails to be on and find your own lil peace of heaven all your own off the trail but your own trail so no one can contact you or find you for weeks and weeks and weeks just…

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Jul 2024

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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 11 mentions

“Ran along Ridge Rd on running/biking paved path then into wooded area down to the river.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Giant Cottonwoods are down and the park is a bit of a mess from the storms but it’s beautiful.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Very primitive, no bench, no picnic tables currently no restroom, no play ground, no gril or fire pits.”

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Plan your run at Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitefremontne.gov
  • Phone+1 402-727-2630

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Luther Hormel Memorial Park (City of Fremont)

1869 Ridgeland Ave, Fremont, NE 68025

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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.