Craighead Forest · Running route

Craighead Lake Running Route

Distance: 2.4 mi
Route: Chat trail around the lake
Area: Craighead Forest

Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. 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.