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New Hope Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 214 Google reviews · Running trail in New Hill, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 5.4 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from New Hope Trail'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.
Hiking and walking area featuring lake views and wooded trails (red and blue) that are marked well.
What runners say about New Hope Trail
“There is one spot on the Blue Trail that you for sure want to grab a tree to navigate down but otherwise clean well maintained trail.”
“The trails were beautiful and pretty easy, but had some down hill and back up the hill areas which made it a nice little workout, but definitely not overwhelming.”
“I’ve seen eagles + egrets along the shoreline, few boats that pass by, and despite the summer heat, this trail offered plenty of shade.”
“Trail was very well marked, woodsy as you embark the first 1/2 to mile in, then most of blue trail journey is following the lake; which is peaceful + pretty.”
“Trail was very well marked, woodsy as you embark the first 1/2 to mile in, then most of blue trail journey is following the lake; which is peaceful + pretty.”
Really enjoyed this trail! I did the blue trail and it was really easy. Lots of access points to Jordan Lake and saw tons of wildlife. Not the best cell service but who needs it with all this beauty. Perfect place to disconnect and enjoy nature!
Furry-Friendly Trail! Despite the summer heat, Magnus and I ventured on the blue trail (2.7 miles round trip), there’s two trails (red trail marked is 5.4 miles). Trail was very well marked, woodsy as you embark the first 1/2 to mile in, then most of blue trail journey is following the lake; which is peaceful + pretty.
Great spot for a moderate hike, some decent views of Jordan lake and an occasional bald eagle sighting. The blue trail is about 2.7 miles according to the parks dept and if you do the red trail it's about 5.4 miles.
Really nice, mostly shaded trail. First part of the blue trail is fairly mild but second part of blue and a good bit of the red trail has some good elevation changes, especially this close to Raleigh. Some pretty views and good access points to the lake at times.
Trail conditions & character
“The trails were beautiful and pretty easy, but had some down hill and back up the hill areas which made it a nice little workout, but definitely not overwhelming.”
“First part of the blue trail is fairly mild but second part of blue and a good bit of the red trail has some good elevation changes, especially this close to Raleigh.”
“7 miles according to the parks dept and if you do the red trail it's about 5.”
“I’ve seen eagles + egrets along the shoreline, few boats that pass by, and despite the summer heat, this trail offered plenty of shade.”
“Trail was very well marked, woodsy as you embark the first 1/2 to mile in, then most of blue trail journey is following the lake; which is peaceful + pretty.”
“It’s a good moderated level trail, blue trail is 2.”
“Ample parking at the trailhead with very clean restrooms.”
“Moderate difficulty due to elevation changes and tree roots on the trail.”
“Trail was very well marked, woodsy as you embark the first 1/2 to mile in, then most of blue trail journey is following the lake; which is peaceful + pretty.”
Plan your run at New Hope Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance5.4 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitencparks.gov
- Phone+1 919-362-0586
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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