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Town and Country Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Burlington, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Town and Country Nature 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.
What runners say about Town and Country Nature Park
“The dogs love it, especially when they reach the Haw River where they can get cooled off.”
Nice hike, some hilly areas. Didn’t see much of the Haw river. There are 3 trails, see photo of Map, Red, Green and White. We took the Red Trail, I think called The Big Oak Trail, it is a loop. We started from the street. The dogs loved it, but just a walk in the woods, for me.
The red trail (Regent Park entrance) was pleasant and moderate. Not long but some hills could be difficult. The entrance is just street parking and there is no bathroom. Nice bench view of the river and a charming walk next to a creek.
The trails are challenging enough to give you a good workout if you hike them at a brisk pace. The dogs love it, especially when they reach the Haw River where they can get cooled off.
It was nice and quiet. Trails are clearly marked and you can view the river.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice bench view of the river and a charming walk next to a creek.”
“The dogs love it, especially when they reach the Haw River where they can get cooled off.”
“A couple of nice trails with a river view and some good hills.”
“We took the Red Trail, I think called The Big Oak Trail, it is a loop.”
Plan your run at Town and Country Nature Park
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteburlingtonnc.gov
- Phone+1 336-222-5030
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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