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The Exchange Nature Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Kinston, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Exchange Nature Center'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 The Exchange Nature Center
Took my nieces and nephews there for a fun day out! We went inside and there is all kinds of fun learning things for them to do! They have a fun planetarium, a section for music, building, anatomy, and more.
Trail conditions & character
“Also this train ride was wheelchair accessible, which I thought to be so cool!”
Plan your run at The Exchange Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitekinstonnc.gov
- Phone+1 252-939-3367
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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