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South Tar River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 Google reviews · Running trail in Greenville, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from South Tar River Greenway'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.
Winding park pathway offering walking, jogging & biking in a natural setting near the river.
What runners say about South Tar River Greenway
“It's such a beautiful area to explore and be active; I cannot wait to come back someday!”
“Beautiful shaded greenway passing through 2 parks and parallel to the lovely Tar River.”
Nice, short paved path. Good for a run, walk, or bike with kids. It would be nice if it followed the river for 20 more miles to make it worth biking. Dog park at one end.
A long 3 Mile trail for walking, running or cycling in green area. Calm, no bugs (April). Pros: Multiple Entry & Parking options. Along Tar River Markers every 0.5 miles for distance Fully paved Sitting benches at some places Cons: Lacks rain shelters along the trail Might be buggy (mosqitoes) during summers
Excellent views of Greens Mill Run and the Tar River. The swamps and wetlands stay pretty quiet making it a great place to get away from the busier side of the city. Just be aware that when the river rises significantly the area can flood.
Grwat place to walk or run and it allows pets. Trail is nice. It is recommended to use the trail with another person but I went with my dog so it was fine for me. I will come here whenever I'm in town with my pets.
Trail conditions & character
“It's such a beautiful area to explore and be active; I cannot wait to come back someday!”
“5 miles for distance Fully paved Sitting benches at some places Cons: Lacks rain shelters along the trail Might be buggy (mosqitoes) during summers”
“Beautiful shaded greenway passing through 2 parks and parallel to the lovely Tar River.”
“It is recommended to use the trail with another person but I went with my dog so it was fine for me.”
“Nice quite trail, well marked and leads right into town and the dog park”
Plan your run at South Tar River Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegreenvillenc.gov
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 |
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