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Southside Park Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Newton, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Southside Park Trail Trailhead'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 with a playground, picnic tables, and trails, plus a pavilion.
What runners say about Southside Park Trail Trailhead
“Nice, quiet, clean, beautiful trail to be so close to home.”
“Nice, quiet, clean, beautiful trail to be so close to home.”
Used to walk here almost everyday. Nice quiet spot and well maintained. Our dog, Jack, loved this place. Once in a while we would encounter deer and foxes early in the morning.
I wished these non handicap and young uncaring people would quit taking what few handicap parking places there is....us OLD Folks can't walk five hundred yards,,,we like to see game's too....
I love this park. You meet people. Dogs are on the lease. It is a very enjoyable walk. They have 1/4 mile & 3/4 miles trails. This is the time to start walking & this is the perfect place.
Nice amenities for children, families, etc. Walking/jogging trail, pavilion. Could use additional lighting. Parking is adequate.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice, quiet, clean, beautiful trail to be so close to home.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitecarolinathreadtrail.org
- Phone+1 704-376-2556
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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