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Montford Point Marine Memorial
4.8 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Montford Point Marine Memorial'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.
Memorial dedicated to the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps.
What runners say about Montford Point Marine Memorial
“A beautiful tribute to people that dedicated their efforts and sacrificed their lives for something far greater than themselves.”
Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed, this site invites you to peacefully stroll the grounds and reflect on the powerful history it honors. Take time to read the plaques that pay tribute to the African American Marines who trained here before serving in Vietnam.
Great seeing the history of Montford Point Marines. Amazing statues placed throughout the walk.
You have to go check out the Memorials. The Vietnam Memorial Wall is a Beautiful Tribute to those Servicemen we lost. The Beirut Memorial is just as touching. Take a walk through and pay your respects. It's a wonderful privilege to be able to do so.
A beautiful memorial for our brave soldiers. Beautiful place to walk the trails, run, bike Anna take pics.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful tribute to people that dedicated their efforts and sacrificed their lives for something far greater than themselves.”
“There are memorials and a water fountain on the location.”
Plan your run at Montford Point Marine Memorial
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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