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Ritz-Epps Running Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Fayetteville, North Carolina · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Ritz-Epps Running Trail'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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Ritz-Epps Running Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful shaded place to go for a run.”

Absolutely gorgeous trail.. great for running or hiking is not too muddy and it is not to gravelly.

★★★★★ — Haileyesus , Nov 2021

WARNING: THIS IS *NOT* a trail for BEGINNER RUNNERS! The ground is very sandy and uneven in most places. There is some shade, but the larger trails are all under the sun. With that being said, my calves are killing me, and I can barely breathe… but MAN do I feel accomplished. These trails are gorgeous.

★★★★☆ — Becky , Jun 2026

I dont know anyone that has 100% mapped out Ritz trail all in one run. Wild berries in June make a great snack.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Jun 2020

It would be awesome if the trail was better marked but I still really enjoyed being out there.

★★★★☆ — David , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

Plan your run at Ritz-Epps Running Trail

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.

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 Ritz-Epps Running Trail

7215 Champion Main Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28307

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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.