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Mountain Run Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 415 Google reviews · Running trail in Culpeper, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mountain Run Lake 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.
Park featuring a fishing lake, picnic shelters, play areas, mountain views, restrooms & more.
What runners say about Mountain Run Lake Park
“9/1/25: I spent my Labor Day Holiday here and it was very laid back, and beautiful surroundings.”
“Very beautiful park, it's quiet and very peaceful with plenty of parking.”
Beautiful area for picnic, walking around and also small playing park for kids.
Was there for a birthday party in one of the pavilions..it was convenient to get to... bathrooms close by..lovely area...only negative was the construction for engineering improvement to the dam...long run will be good thing. There is a playground.
9/1/25: I spent my Labor Day Holiday here and it was very laid back, and beautiful surroundings. They have a picturresqe lake for rowboats, etc. Fishing, trails, pickle ball courts, 2 picnic shelters. I will definitely be going back.
A really nice place to spend the day if you want to fish walk around let the kids play at the playground they have grills covered pavilions restrooms boat ramp or just take the dogs for a walk it has something for everyone.
Trail conditions & character
“9/1/25: I spent my Labor Day Holiday here and it was very laid back, and beautiful surroundings.”
“Very beautiful park, it's quiet and very peaceful with plenty of parking.”
“Very beautiful park, it's quiet and very peaceful with plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Mountain Run Lake 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteweb.culpepercounty.gov
- Phone+1 540-829-8260
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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