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Matrimony Creek Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Eden, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Matrimony Creek Greenway'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.
Flat, 1-mile trail featuring a waterfall.
What runners say about Matrimony Creek Greenway
“Nice wide gravel trail that is well maintained and a level easy walk following beside the creek.”
“Beautiful 1 mile walking trail along the Matrimony Creek, great place to walk the dog picnic shelter.”
“Nice wide gravel trail that is well maintained and a level easy walk following beside the creek.”
Nice neat trail, easy day walk for all ages. Nice scenic views. And probably the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen on a public nature trail.
Nice wide gravel trail that is well maintained and a level easy walk following beside the creek. Small waterfall at the end of the one mile trail.
Great little trail for a quick escape from the daily grind. Wide open trail with soft gravel for the trail. At the end of of 1 mile trail is a small waterfall. The trail itself doesn't curve much and very easy to walk with only a slight incline at the ends.
Beautiful hiking trail. when you get to the end of trail there is a gorgeous waterfall that you can enjoy
Trail conditions & character
“For most of it you don't see or hear the creek, but for the last 1/4 mile it converges and there is a little waterfall”
“Nice wide gravel trail that is well maintained and a level easy walk following beside the creek.”
“Restrooms are available at the trail head and also a good size shelter for a nice outdoor dining experience.”
“Nice wide gravel trail that is well maintained and a level easy walk following beside the creek.”
“The trail itself doesn't curve much and very easy to walk with only a slight incline at the ends.”
“Beautiful 1 mile walking trail along the Matrimony Creek, great place to walk the dog picnic shelter.”
Plan your run at Matrimony Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- Distance1 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(336) 623-2110
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
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