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Yadkin River Greenway
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Yadkin River Greenway'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 greenways for walking, biking, and exploring.
What runners say about Yadkin River Greenway
“Extremely clean, safe & well maintained.”
“Beautiful walk on paved pathways that is all flat except for one part that takes you up the mountain side to downtown Wilkesboro.”
“This is a great easy trail for kids or just a nice place for a quick stroll.”
This is a great easy trail for kids or just a nice place for a quick stroll. There's lots of beautiful trees and fun little critters running around. We saw several otters, ducks, squirrels, and frogs. The craziest thing we saw was a large koi fish at the fishing deck.
Beautiful walk on paved pathways that is all flat except for one part that takes you up the mountain side to downtown Wilkesboro. I feel like I'm in the middle of nowhere on some stretches or enjoying the river on one side and gorgeous farmland on the other with scenic views of the hospital and downtown North…
First ebike ride through this greenway!! The sights, sounds and smell of the Yadkin River are ever present! And a joy to ride through with all of the scenery and wildlife. Extremely clean, safe & well maintained. Will make this a regular stop on my cycling tour!
Very nice and clean. Love walking my dog and getting some much needed fresh air. The Greenway is very easy to access and not hard to navigate. Great for biking, walking, even wheelchair accessible. The fishing spots along the way are an added bonus!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful walk on paved pathways that is all flat except for one part that takes you up the mountain side to downtown Wilkesboro.”
“Great for biking, walking, even wheelchair accessible.”
“Had trouble finding the entrance, according to directions it was in the habitat parking lot.”
Plan your run at Yadkin River Greenway
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteyadkinrivergreenway.com
- Phone(336) 651-8967
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
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