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Rose Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Running trail in Winchester, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 1.1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rose Hill Park'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.
Park featuring a playground, swings, picnic shelters, hiking trails and a pavilion.
What runners say about Rose Hill Park
“Rose Hill Park has a well-kept gravel trail that circles through woods and farms.”
“Beautiful area with fields of wild flowers, trail to hike/walk/run.”
“Only 1 trashcan at the beginning of the trail so if you are one of the few responsible dog walkers and pick up after your pet then you have a long walk carrying a bag of poo.”
Well maintained walking trails along with some Civil War history. There is also a pavilion, bathrooms, and a small playground for kids ages 5-12. Leashes dogs are allowed. Plenty of parking and lots of beautiful scenery.
Rose Hill Park is an easy beginner level hiking trail. 90% of the trail is tarred and chipped with 2 trails that loop through the woods that place one back on the main trails. The trail itself is a 1.1 mile loop with only about 75 feet of elevation gain.
Great place to walk. Nice clean bathrooms. Alot of dog poop on the trail. Only 1 trashcan at the beginning of the trail so if you are one of the few responsible dog walkers and pick up after your pet then you have a long walk carrying a bag of poo. That might be why there is dog poop all over the trail.
Very nice little park! Don't know how we didn't know about this little gem all the years we've lived here. A fun little "rock" playground my daughter loved, and a very nice trail around the park with kiosks informing you about the civil war battle on the premises.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park to walk alone, family or the dog.”
“Beautiful area with fields of wild flowers, trail to hike/walk/run.”
“There is a little playground area for kids (mostly rocks), a pavillion where you can enjoy a little snack and there are bathrooms which is a huge plus.”
“Rose Hill Park has a well-kept gravel trail that circles through woods and farms.”
“90% of the trail is tarred and chipped with 2 trails that loop through the woods that place one back on the main trails.”
“Get place for mile hike paved and 1/2 mile loop not paved.”
“Rose Hill Park has a well-kept gravel trail that circles through woods and farms.”
“There are a couple of small hills, but it's mostly level.”
Plan your run at Rose Hill Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance1.1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefcva.us
- Phone(540) 665-5678
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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