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Masters Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Asheville, North Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Masters 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.

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What runners say about Masters Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (18 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

City park trail that leads up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Trail connects to the Mountains-to-Sea trail just south of the Haw Creek Overlook. Parking is limited and can be difficult (along the side of the road).

★★★★★ — Rocky , Mar 2022

Nice little park on a lake. You walk thru wetlands and bird habitats. Good way to spend half an hour

★★★★☆ — Dee , Apr 2023

Small amount of parking. Well maintained trail. A nice resource for the neighborhood.

★★★★☆ — John , May 2024

Nice hike, hard too. It's over a mile with a fairly steep incline most of the way.

★★★★☆ — John , Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Trail connects to the Mountains-to-Sea trail just south of the Haw Creek Overlook.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“It's over a mile with a fairly steep incline most of the way.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Parking is limited and can be difficult (along the side of the road).”

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Plan your run at Masters Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websiteashevillenc.gov
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Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 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 Masters Park

101 Maple Dr, Asheville, NC 28805

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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.