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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in North Carolina
North Carolina has 106 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 51 cities and towns — Concord, Wake Forest, Fayetteville, Gastonia and 47 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
The North Carolina Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,179 reviews
Arboretum in a forest with mountain views, gardens & a bonsai exhibit, plus hiking & biking paths.
Tanglewood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,511 reviews
County park with gardens, golf course, fishing lake, riding stables, BMX race course, trails & more.
Long Leaf Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,499 reviews
Wooded park with lighted baseball fields & tennis courts, ample picnic shelters & a 1.5 mile trail.
Union Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,088 reviews
Popular park along the Neuse & Trent Rivers featuring play equipment, a large gazebo & a boardwalk.
Eno River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews
Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.
Ramsey Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,583 reviews
Lakefront park for boating, fishing & picnicking, plus sand volleyball, horseshoes & a playground.
E. Carroll Joyner Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,977 reviews
A 117-acre expanse featuring paved trails, an amphitheater, a pecan grove & some old farm buildings.
Martha Rivers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,711 reviews
48-acre park with a youth sports complex & castle-themed playground, plus trails & picnic shelters.
George Poston Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,477 reviews
Dog-friendly park with sports fields, trails, a lake, picnicking, playgrounds & mountain biking.
Jackson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,439 reviews
Relaxed park with ball fields, tennis courts and walking trails, plus playground apparatus.
Glenn C. Hilton, Jr. Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,366 reviews
Park featuring shelters, playgrounds, restrooms, trails, horseshoe pits, a canoe launch & more.
Ogden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,313 reviews
County park with ball fields, a pond, a skate park & an off-leash dog zone, plus BBQ/picnic areas.
Lake Rim Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,362 reviews
Ball fields, sand volleyball & horseshoes, plus picnic areas, a playground & a 1-mile nature trail.
Jones Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,254 reviews
Featuring an expansive relict lake, this wooded park offers camping, fishing, hiking & swimming.
Apex Community Park (Lake Trail Entrance)
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,196 reviews
Vast park with sports fields, play areas & a 50-acre lake for canoes, kayaks, sailboards & fishing.
Smith Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,109 reviews
Lake boating & fishing draw visitors to this preserve with a walking path, playground & picnic area.
North Cary Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
This park has baseball, basketball & volleyball, plus a playground, climbing wall & picnic area.
Stowe Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,076 reviews
Small downtown park popular with kids featuring a big playground, a walking loop & seasonal events.
Clark Park Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 980 reviews
This large park has a nature center with turtles, fish & snakes, plus trails along Cape Fear River.
Harrisburg Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 955 reviews
34.68-acre park with a picnic shelter, playground & paved trail, plus cornhole courts & ball fields.
Mazarick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 993 reviews
Park spanning nearly 80 acres, with lake fishing, picnic shelter & sports/game areas.
Herman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 992 reviews
Public park with tennis courts, a train, playground, picnic areas, and a library.
Arnette Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 903 reviews
Park with expansive wooded areas, plus sports courts & fields, playgrounds & picnic facilities.
Womble Park Athletic Fields
4.7 ★★★★★ 868 reviews
Park with baseball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.
Dorton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 883 reviews
City park with a soccer field, tennis courts, a disc-golf course, play equipment & picnic shelters.
Mazeppa Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 824 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring lighted baseball/softball field, concession pavilion & picnic area.
Graham Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Relaxed, clean park featuring playgrounds (for all ages).
Apex Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews
Recreational oasis offering nature trails, a dog park, disc golf, picnic spots & an amphitheater.
North Mecklenburg Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
98-acre natural spot with baseball & soccer fields, basketball courts, playgrounds & trails.
Baker's Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews
Recreational area featuring covered picnic tables, sports courts, a creek, playground & mini golf.
Salisbury City Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 708 reviews
Family-friendly park, with playgrounds and trails for hiking, tennis courts and fishing.
Granite Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a lake and a pond, plus trails for hiking.
Main Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 568 reviews
Well-kept park featuring picnic areas, 2+ playgrounds and paved trails.
Cedar Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
This quaint park includes lighted tennis courts & ball fields as well as a playground & picnic area.
J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
14-acre park offering a picnic pavilion, kids' play equipment, restrooms & a paved 1/4-mi. path.
Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Bustling, community park offering athletic fields & courts, a fenced-in playground & picnic space.
Bill Cooke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, tennis courts, a walking track, a basketball court, sports fields and dog parks.
Arrowhead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 504 reviews
Park with amenities such as a disc golf course, tennis and basketball courts, and a playground, plus picnic tables.
Patton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
Leisurely green space featuring a walking track and picnic tables, plus a dog park, skate park and pool.
Armstrong Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Shady park with creeks & trail access offering a playground, picnic areas & athletic fields/courts.
Les Myers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 453 reviews
Sizable park with a variety of play equipment, several tennis courts, ballfields & walking trails.
Hurley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 434 reviews
This park with woodlands & gardens also offers trails, quaint bridges & gazebos.
Henry Anderson III Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Town's largest park offers a leash-free zone, horseshoe pits & a pond, plus picnic & play areas.
Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 425 reviews
Family-friendly, dog-park offering grassy spaces, playgrounds, swings and a sandbox, plus trails.
Huntersville Athletic Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Cleanly maintained park featuring a ballfield and athletic fields.
Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Park, trail, and nature preserve boasting open spaces, paved paths and picnic tables.
Stallings Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 396 reviews
12.72-acre park with a playground, picnic shelter & walking trail, plus ball fields & tennis courts.
Park On Wilgrove
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Public park with a playground, baseball field, tennis courts, and a walking trail.
Sunset Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 396 reviews
City park offering a mini train, merry-go-round, basketball courts, a boat ramp & picnic shelters.
Pharr Mill Road Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Park featuring walking paths, play areas and picnic areas.
Veterans Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Park offering a playground, walking trails, shops, and a fountain, plus concerts.
H. Boyd Lee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
A recreation center, lighted sports fields, trails & a playground are offered at this public park.
Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
The mineral spring within this public park was discovered in 1858 by Davey Crocket Fuquay.
Joanie Moser Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, sports facilities, and picnic areas.
Northside/Broyhill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 349 reviews
Familiar park featuring baseball fields and soccer fields, along with tennis courts and basketball courts.
Marvin Efird Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 293 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring swings, climbing toys and a disc golf course.
Hickory City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Park featuring tennis courts, picnic tables, trails, and a pump track, plus a public restroom.
Jacob Fork Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Park offering hiking, mountain biking and disc golf.
Salem Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, a soccer field, and a 0.5-mi. loop around a pond.
Allen Jay Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 291 reviews
Local park featuring playgrounds for kids and basketball courts, plus a walking trail.
Elm Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Expansive community park boasting a lighted youth ball field, tennis courts & picnic areas.
W W Flowe Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Park containing a 4-field baseball & softball complex with restrooms, playground & picnic shelters.
City of Shelby Hanna Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Grassy park with trails, picnic shelters, playground and ball fields.
Mill Bridge Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 234 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a creek and waterfalls, as well as a 200-seat amphitheater.
Jennings Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Baseball fields and a ropes course are offered at this park with picnic facilities.
Wake Forest Reservoir Soft Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 233 reviews
Relaxed area featuring hiking and biking trails as well as a reservoir and lake.
Ellis Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Park with baseball and tennis courts, a playground, an 18-hole disc-golf course, and picnic areas.
Walter M Safrit Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Park for kids featuring playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields and a track for walking or running.
Academy Street Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 185 reviews
This community area features a playground, off-leash dog park, basketball courts & picnic shelters.
Hector H.Henry, II Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Relaxed woodland trails for walking, biking and running, plus dog parks.
Berkeley Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 192 reviews
Public park featuring baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, a disc golf course, and a playground.
Founders Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Open-air area featuring playgrounds, walking trails, and disc golf.
Smith Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 168 reviews
Popular park featuring multiple soccer fields as well as a playground and picnic benches.
Bethabara Park Trail Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Looping trail system in the woods with workout stations and picnic tables.
Summerfield Athletic Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
Well-kept park with ball fields, playgrounds and soccer fields.
Roy G. Turner Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Clean city park with playgrounds and trails for walking.
Granite Civic Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Kid-friendly area featuring a playground, a baseball field, basketball courts and tennis courts.
Carvers Creek State Park, Sandhills Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Clean state park set along a stretch of flat land, with trails for biking, hiking, running and horseback riding in the woods.
Wilson Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Park offering baseball and tennis courts as well as a playground featuring slides, swings, a sandbox and grills.
City Park Walking Track
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Clean gravel-surface running track alongside ballfields and exercise equipment.
Gamewell Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Recreational park with a playground, picnic shelters, basketball and tennis courts, and a walking trail.
Cabelands Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails of varied terrain, including one along the river.
Brown Mill Mountain Bike Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Mountain bike path for beginners and the more advanced, with climbs and jumps.
Tyler Run Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Basketball and baseball courts, slides and swings are the main highlights at this neighborhood spot.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway: Tyvola Road to Huntingtowne Farm Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Kid-friendly, 7-mile, paved trail system along Little Sugar Creek, for walkers, cyclists and runners, with parking areas.
Seven Oaks Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Formal gardens featuring plants, trails and a serene lake.
Dunn Erwin Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Flat trail used by bikers, walkers and joggers plus a dog park.
Hector H. Henry II Greenway (The Mills At Rocky River)
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Shady dirt path and greenway that runs along segments of the Rocky River, with wooden bridges.
The Rail Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
3.5-mile walking path along the Lynx Blue Line, with bars, restaurants & artworks along the route.
Hector H Henry II Greenway Weddington Rd Hotel Trailhead
3.9 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews
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