First Author: Katie H

Second Author: Kathleen Gonzalez

 

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Road

Road Jogging is done often on paved roads, however, this excercise may cause back pain and is hard on your joints and your knees. Though safe to do a couple times a week, trail running or running on a treadmill may be better for you.

 

Trail

Trail running is a good alternative to road jogging. Although the trails may be a bit rocky or uneven, the earth is a good padding for your knees. There are several things you should take into account before running on outdoor trails. First, time yourself on your run and don't run paticularly fast the first time you are on a new trail. Unfamiliarity with the trail will likely cause you to stumble if you are jogging too fast the first time. Secondly, pay attention to landmarks and hard parts of the trail. As you become familiar with the difficult parts, you will be able to run the trail faster. Also, an important part of trail running is the ability to run with your back straight through brush and trees. Don't bend down, or it will keep you from breathing efficiently.

 

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Fayetteville has been looking for a way to keep its residents healthy and provide more conservative modes of transportation for a long time. Here, as pictured, is a trail master plan that connects over 129 miles of trails to parks and recreation areas in Fayetteville. These trails will interconnect to some of the jogging highlights in Fayetteville including Lake Wedington Trail, Lake Fayetteville Trail (The longest and most popular of all the trails in Fayetteville), and Wilson and Gulley Park trails.

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Trails & Greenways

 

 

 

As a general guideline, a person will burn about 100 calories walking a mile. The surest way to help lose pounds even quicker is to work up to 10,000 step or more daily walking(approx. 5 miles or more.)

 

Taking the requests from the citizens, Parks and Recreation now offers 16 miles of paved trails and the  Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails Master Plan identifies 129 miles of future trails that will connect parks, neighborhoods and citizens for years to come.

 

These trails provide safe and accessible recreation for citizens while providing alternative transportation opportunities for citizens and visitors. Click here for more information on current trail construction.

 

The City of Fayetteville is excited to announce the grand opening of the 4.4-mile long Scull Creek Trail on Saturday October 18^th, 2008 at Gordon Long Park from 11:00am to 2:00 pm. The event will include live music by Bent Grass Green, guided walking and biking tours of the new trail, grilled hot dogs, and door prizes with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:00 noon.  Come celebrate the opening of Fayetteville’s most significant multi-use trail.

 

Dickson Street / U of A Loop

Get a feel for Fayetteville as you wind through the city's historic neighborhoods, entertainment district and university area. It offers flat stretches and gentle hills with public parking along the route. The nearby Wilson Park Trail can be added for more scenery. Length: 3.7 miles.

Wilson Park Trail

This hard-surface trail will take you around one of the city's largest parks. Water and bathrooms are available. Length: 0.9 miles.

Gulley Park Trail

The hard-surface trail is perfect for a quick jog or a leisurely walk and is suitable for baby strollers. Water and bathrooms are available. Length: 0.85 miles.

 

Lake Fayetteville Trail

(NORTH AND SOUTH)

This soft-surface trail around Lake Fayetteville features natural scenery and a wet crossing. It is within the city park system, so stay on marked trails and obey park rules and signs. Water and bathrooms are available. A bridge and 3,000-foot hard-surface trail make the trail more accessible for all visitors. Length: 5.5 miles.

 

Fayetteville High School Track (HARMON FIELD)

Near U of A, the track is open to the public when not in use by the school. Length: 0.25-mile loop.

 

Lake Wilson Trail

A soft-surface trail in a forest setting. Utilized for hiking, mountain biking and horse-back riding. Length: 2.5 miles.

 

Gregory Park Trail

A soft-surface trail in a wooded park in the center of town. Includes a pavilion

and picnic facilities. Length: .85 miles.

 

Mud Creek Trail

A hard-surface trail 1.7 miles in length. This multi-use trail can be accessed at several crossings and a trailhead.

 

Frisco Trail

The trail is .75 miles long and is located in downtown Fayetteville. Benches are available.

 

Butterfield Trail

The Butterfield Trail was the longest stagecoach run in the history of the world, traveling from Tipton, Missouri, to San Francisco in the mid-1800s. Named for its operator, John Butterfield, it made a stop in downtown Fayetteville before taking on some of the roughest trails as it crossed the country. A complete driving map with detailed directions is available for the entire Arkansas portion.