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Power Line Trail at Fort Bragg

4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, North Carolina · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Power Line Trail at Fort Bragg'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.

Crushed gravelOpen 24hHilly

What runners say about Power Line Trail at Fort Bragg

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Last time I ran this trail was back in 2015, it looks a little different now of course with the new highway. The trail it self is still the same sandy, bum kicking trail. If complete the whole thing it’s about six miles. Just be careful especially after it rains the sand cliff becomes soft and watch your step.

★★★★★ — Ae , Jun 2021

It's a good trail for a good run, if you wanna run on an actual trail rather than a road or side walk.

★★★★☆ — Roanhorse , Nov 2018

There're so many side paths that if you aren't careful, you'll get lost. The texture is always changing from sand to gravel to clay to dirt and there're plenty of hills. Overall, it's a very versatile trail and my all time favorite on post

★★★★★ — Janet , Feb 2017

Very good running trail. It has a combination of dirt, sand, small hills, and hard surfaces to challenge you and help you build up your endurance. It's a little over two miles one way from Canopy Lane to Longstreet.

★★★★★ — Lima , Jul 2017

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“It has a combination of dirt, sand, small hills, and hard surfaces to challenge you and help you build up your endurance.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“The texture is always changing from sand to gravel to clay to dirt and there're plenty of hills.”

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Plan your run at Power Line Trail at Fort Bragg

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Power Line Trail at Fort Bragg

1017 Canopy Ln, Fayetteville, NC 28303

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.