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Oakhurst Nature Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Jacksonville, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Oakhurst Nature 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.
Country park featuring kid-friendly hikes and trails for walking, running, and dogs.
What runners say about Oakhurst Nature Park
“Always has been a quiet clean place.”
“Always has been a quiet clean place.”
“Very enjoyable trail to walk the dogs and I have a wonderful time every time we go.”
Very enjoyable trail to walk the dogs and I have a wonderful time every time we go... They love running up and down the small hills and across the short bridges...
Me and my dog love coming here. The trail is really nice and there's rarely anybody ever there it feels like a hidden treasure.
Nice trail. Was about half a mile. Its basically right behind a neighborhood yet once you start walking it feels remote. I saw a deer which was really cool and honestly unexpected.
Great trail to walk. Wide path and perfect distance. Three whole parking spots for patrons doesn't make it all that accessible.
Trail conditions & character
“Very small loop trail, good for walking dogs or not committing yourself to a super long walk”
“Very small loop trail, good for walking dogs or not committing yourself to a super long walk”
Plan your run at Oakhurst Nature Park
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteonslowcountync.gov
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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