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Rock Island Greenway - South

3 ★★★☆☆ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Ruston, Louisiana · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Not reported

We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Rock Island Greenway - South yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

Rock Island Greenway - South — running trail in Ruston, LA, photo 1

What runners say about Rock Island Greenway - South

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I love that Ruston has invested in it's community and put this public fitness court in the middle of the city. I spent a lot of time here in college. It was a great workout to run a mile to the court, do some abs, pushups, and pullups, then run back home.

★★★★★ — Pine , Apr 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 3 reviews →

Plan your run at Rock Island Greenway - South

The practical stuff

AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
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.

Where to find Rock Island Greenway - South

600-698 Henderson St, Ruston, LA 71270

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Running trails near Ruston

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Railroad Park

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under a mile away

Garland Gregory Hide-A-Way Park

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PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil spot featuring a disc golf course, a pond and picnic tables in a wooded setting.

1.2 miles away

Huckleberry Trails Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

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Dog-friendly

Laid-back green space featuring playgrounds, a hiking trail and dog-friendly woodland paths.

1.4 miles away

Mayfield Park; Elmore D. Mayfield Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews

Ruston, LA

Relaxed park with a pond stocked with catfish for fishing, plus play areas for kids.

1.6 miles away