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The Quarry at Grant Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 471 Google reviews · Running trail in Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from The Quarry at Grant 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 and a lake, plus views of the city skyline, along with trails.
What runners say about The Quarry at Grant Park
“Some people left their entire BBQ brickettes on the grass for someone else to clean up.”
“The lookout tower gives you a great view of the quarry, and along the walk you’ll find informative displays about the different types of rock that were dug out here.”
“There is, in general, a lack of shade or places to rest in this park.”
“It’s not a long visit, but it’s a beautiful spot for photos, a peaceful stroll, and a chance to enjoy one of the city’s feature attractions.”
This place is really awesome for kids of many ages. Super awesome. Enclosed climbing area with platforms of ropes for them to play on. Tiny trampolines to jump on. Unique, spinning toys, and slide, real rock climbing wall, and even a hammock. Fancy bridge you can walk over to tempt your fear of heights.
Very cool reuse of a mining operation. Lots of play space and the overview terrace that looks out at the quarry is well done - it is artistic, industrial, roomy, and safe. I walked the 2-ish mile paved path through the woods. That parh was very quiet, broad, and well maintained.
They have done some amazing reconstruction. The park is great for the bigger kids. Walking trails are wonderful. Bike and dog friendly. Scenic sight of the quarry. I can not wait to see the new flower garden in the spring and summer. They even have a cat truck bed and front loader for the Littles to climb on.
Great facility; a hidden gem. Fantastic pavilion of picnic tables, very accessible areas of the park. It's AMAZING for cityscape views - especially at sunset. Bathrooms are under the pier. Plenty of seats and grassy areas. Loads of play areas for the kids. Great paths. Our family LOVES this park.
Trail conditions & character
“The lookout tower gives you a great view of the quarry, and along the walk you’ll find informative displays about the different types of rock that were dug out here.”
“It’s not a long visit, but it’s a beautiful spot for photos, a peaceful stroll, and a chance to enjoy one of the city’s feature attractions.”
“There’s a huge play area for kids, and the paved walking trail is perfect — about two miles round trip, with one mile out and one mile back.”
“There is, in general, a lack of shade or places to rest in this park.”
“They even have a cat truck bed and front loader for the Littles to climb on.”
“The only downside is that the bathrooms aren’t always open, so it’s good to plan ahead—sometimes even basic supplies like toilet paper aren’t restocked on weekends.”
“I’ve already taken my dogs there a couple of times for walks and absolutely love it.”
“Plenty of free parking, and they paid attention to providing a lot of handicap spots (thank you!”
Plan your run at The Quarry at Grant Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofws.org
- Phone(336) 727-8000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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