Home › North Carolina › Wendell › Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance
Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Running trail in Wendell, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance'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.
Woodland nature preserve with walking trails, an observation deck, picnic tables, and a pond.
What runners say about Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance
“The park is well maintained, and has some pretty overlooks with plenty of benches and picnic tables around.”
“Despite the small size, it does offer some of the more stunning geographical views in the local area.”
“Great spot to walk your dog or to get some fresh air there was plenty of shade!”
“But if you’re looking for a nice quiet walk with lots of interesting things to look at, it is.”
“easy walking, lots of nature.”
Found this trail when I searched for 'quieter' trails to go on, and it did not disappoint. We did all the trails except the hidden boulder one because we were with some folks who were limited in the amount of time they could walk. We will return to check it out, though, because we loved the trails we were on.
This is a very peaceful park. I enjoy nature and looking for wildlife and birds. The boulders are fun to climb and I enjoy sitting on them while I’m enjoying the view of the pond. I usually have a picnic at the end of my walk. I love viewing the changes in the landscape through the seasons.
Very clean trails. Quiet and only saw 1 other family the whole time we walked. Great spot to walk your dog or to get some fresh air there was plenty of shade!
A lovely place to hike while clearing your mind. One of my favorite trails in the area. BUT the gates are locked every other day which really sucks
Trail conditions & character
“The park is well maintained, and has some pretty overlooks with plenty of benches and picnic tables around.”
“But if you’re looking for a nice quiet walk with lots of interesting things to look at, it is.”
“There were several picnic tables here and there as well as a port-a-potty in the parking area.”
“Great spot to walk your dog or to get some fresh air there was plenty of shade!”
“There’s a long bridge that crosses over a wetland waterway with lots of interesting nature to look at; as well as several large rock formations you can climb on.”
“The trail is not paved but still pretty compact - i can push a stroller.”
Plan your run at Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitewakegov.com
- Phone+1 919-604-9326
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
Running trails near Wendell
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Williamson Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Tranquil wilderness area featuring trails for hiking and mountain biking (and horseback riding).
Hugh T. Moody Nature Trail
3.9 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews
Wendell Town Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 375 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring a playground, along with tennis and basketball courts.