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River GreenwayTrailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Elkhart, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from River GreenwayTrailhead'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 River GreenwayTrailhead
Love cycling here. The scenery runs along the Elkhart River before running into Studebaker Park. Great for biking or walking.
Pretty area. Nice trail. Sadly the trail is paved. I was hoping for a dirt trail.
Beautiful, smooth trail along the river all the way. Highly recommended!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, smooth trail along the river all the way.”
Plan your run at River GreenwayTrailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websiteelkhartindiana.org
- Phone+1 574-293-5070
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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