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Reservoir Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,098 Google reviews · Running trail in Southern Pines, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Reservoir 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.
Wooded park featuring a lake for boating & fishing, trails & picnic areas, plus a disc golf course.
What runners say about Reservoir Park
“The grounds are very well maintained and have always had clean restrooms.”
“It's such a beautiful park to get away for a moment.”
“So peaceful and luckily any interactions I’ve had with others has been very pleasurable.”
“There is hiking, biking and on-leash dog walking.”
This is a beautiful place! I walked the trail around the lake and it is more than 2 miles, more like 2.50 miles according to my tracker. It isn't hard to walk, some concrete, sand and wood planks. There are a few inclines or downhills depending on your starting point, but nothing major.
Absolutely loved this place. This will definitely become one of our regulars. The trail is clean, not too busy. So many people with dogs, love it! My toddler rode majority of the way on his bike and we enjoyed the rest of it walking. I believe it’s about 2.6mi trail.
A great place to walk, run or ride loops. The trail is 2 miles and circles the lake. There are outdoor fitness stations you can stop at to add more to your workout. Also has a bike maintenance station onsite. The lake is open for paddle boarding and kayaks. Be mindful of snakes in the area during the warmer months.
Beautiful lakeside hiking trail. It starts with an amazing tree lined road, literally a canopy of green beauty. Mid-day parking was adequate. There is hiking, biking and on-leash dog walking. People were friendly and courteous, it was a great experience.
Trail conditions & character
“It's such a beautiful park to get away for a moment.”
“There is hiking, biking and on-leash dog walking.”
“So peaceful and luckily any interactions I’ve had with others has been very pleasurable.”
“It starts with an amazing tree lined road, literally a canopy of green beauty.”
“Pleny of locals joined us on the mostly dirt path.”
“The grounds are very well maintained and have always had clean restrooms.”
Plan your run at Reservoir Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- 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.
- Websitesouthernpines.net
- Phone(910) 692-2463
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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