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Rich Fork Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Running trail in High Point, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 60 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Rich Fork Preserve'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, biking and nature trails, plus a creek at this wooded area.
What runners say about Rich Fork Preserve
“gorgeous nature preserve with fabulous hiking and biking trails!”
“Very green and shaded, the trail we did was very well marked.”
“Very green and shaded, the trail we did was very well marked.”
This was a fantastic area to explore and hike while visiting High Point. It feels like your out in the middle of nowhere in some great big national forest! Very green and shaded, the trail we did was very well marked. We took the Connery Nature trail a few times.
Excellent hiking trail, especially for kids. Not long, but hilly. Beautiful woods. Creepy old buildings, but good for scary stories. Cool little stream to explore.
Very nice trails! We were the only ones there, and it was so peaceful and green. It was definitely a breath of fresh air to see so many trees.
Absolutely love this trail! Thank you to all those that put in the hard work to make it happen and maintain it. Very close to home and it’s a fun quick little loop or not too bad to ride over and over and over again. Highly recommend visiting this for a walk or a bike ride!
Trail conditions & character
“Very green and shaded, the trail we did was very well marked.”
“Great little hiking trail, dogs can come go on a leash, has separated out biking trail and hiking only trail.”
“Very close to home and it’s a fun quick little loop or not too bad to ride over and over and over again.”
“Very green and shaded, the trail we did was very well marked.”
“Thank you for making the bike signs and arrows easy to understand on how to navigate through the trail and back to parking lot”
Plan your run at Rich Fork Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Loop distance60 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteguilfordcountync.gov
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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