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Ritter Park Activity Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Huntington, West Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ritter Park Activity Center'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.
What runners say about Ritter Park Activity Center
“The park is always very beautiful and very clean safe here in Cabell County beautiful West Virginia Fall landscape in November 2023”
“The park is always very beautiful and very clean safe here in Cabell County beautiful West Virginia Fall landscape in November 2023”
It is a great place to hang out for family time. It has a massive and very well designed playground, running track, nice scenery, hiking trails, picnic sites, tennis courts and etc. Plenty of memorable photo opportunities in the park. One can create many memories here.
Nice park with some walking and hiking trails. Some bike trails if you can find them. Usually not too crowded. Some fields and a dog park also. There's a seasonal rose garden. I enjoy it frequently as I live close by. Relatively safe but be careful at night of course.
Trail conditions & character
“Easy parking, amazing weather, and such a peaceful spot to stretch our legs and play a few games.”
Plan your run at Ritter Park Activity Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteghprd.org
- Phone+1 304-696-5954
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–9 pm |
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