Craighead Forest · Running route
Craighead Lake Running Route
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Route
- Chat trail around the lake
- Area
- Craighead Forest
Run it, send your Strava link, unlock the medal — free.
Inside Craighead Forest Park, a gravel (chat) trail follows the edge of the lake. The Park Mile route is one full lap — about 2.4 miles with water views the whole way. It's the most popular run in Jonesboro.
The route
- Distance: about 2.4 miles around the lake.
- Terrain: packed chat (fine gravel), mostly flat.
- Good for: easy runs, walks and first-timers.
Tips
- Watch your footing on loose gravel after rain.
- Sunset over the lake is the best time to run it.
- Combine it with the park loop for about 5.5 miles.
How to unlock the Craighead Lake medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Craighead Lake medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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