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Natural-Surface & Dirt Trails
Dirt singletrack, doubletrack, fire road and woodchip — the surface most people mean by “trail running.” It is the easiest on your joints and the most engaging to run: uneven ground recruits the stabilising muscles that a flat path never asks for, and the constant small decisions make the miles pass differently. Expect to run slower and read nothing into it, because roots, rocks and short climbs cost time on any legs. Trail shoes with real lugs earn their keep here, footing gets genuinely slick when wet, mud can linger for days after rain, and in summer this is the surface where ticks and poison ivy actually matter.
The 144 most-reviewed natural surface trails
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow these to exactly what you want, then jump to your state below for the full list of all 3,204.
Hocking Hills State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 reviews
Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.
San Bernardino National Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 18,077 reviews
Mountain destination for outdoor recreation, with scenic roads, multi-use trails & camping.
Great Falls Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 13,934 reviews
Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.
Denver City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 12,443 reviews
This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 11,005 reviews
1,682-acre park with scenic waterfalls & diverse wildlife, plus campgrounds, trails & picnic areas.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 11,034 reviews
Big ravine with 800-ft cliffs, multi-use trails, campsites & the musical "Texas" in an amphitheater.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10,920 reviews
Storied multilevel park with elms & rocky outcrops, plus a long boulevard & multiple playgrounds.
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,508 reviews
Reserve on a lake, popular for boating & hikes in rocky terrain home to bobcats & birdlife.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,110 reviews
Dramatic 425-ft. pink granite monolith & wilderness area offering hiking, climbing, camping & more.
Mission Trails Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,818 reviews
8,000-acre recreational park featuring 60 miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping.
Sweetwater Creek State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,672 reviews
Historical wooded state park offering hiking, picnicking & boating, plus fishing.
Ala Moana Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 7,163 reviews
This 100-acre park with a man-made beach offers usually calm surf, plus tennis courts & a pavilion.
Palmer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,760 reviews
737-acre wildlife preserve offering hiking, biking & sports fields on a mesa overlooking the city.
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 5,454 reviews
Scenic hiking, camping & picnic area featuring sandstone rock formations & a trail with benches.
Mānoa Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,336 reviews
This picturesque rainforest trail leading to Mānoa Falls has appeared in several movies.
East Fairmount Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,359 reviews
Large riverside park with picnic tables, baseball fields and sculptures, plus views of Boat House Row.
Pedernales Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,188 reviews
5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas.
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,848 reviews
Expansive forest providing lots of hiking trails, campgrounds, fishing, waterfalls & scenic vistas.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,724 reviews
Habitat for bison, elk & wild turkey with nature trails, hunting, fishing, camping & rock climbing.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,523 reviews
Green space featuring soccer & baseball fields, a walking trail, picnic areas & a petting farm.
Mission Peak Regional Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,513 reviews
Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.
Barton Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,508 reviews
This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.
Lake Pueblo State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,524 reviews
Wilderness area known for fishing, with 60 miles of shoreline & 2 marinas, plus a swimming beach.
Robert H. Treman State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,281 reviews
Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,122 reviews
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
Cave Point County Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 3,894 reviews
Park featuring underwater caves, hiking trails & limestone cliffs along scenic Lake Michigan.
Yaquina Head Lighthouse
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,899 reviews
Visitors can climb steep stairs to the top of this 93-ft. lighthouse operating since 1873.
Diana's Baths
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,975 reviews
Flat, 0.6-mi. hike to a scenic group of small waterfalls, rock ledges & pools along Lucy Brook.
Cedar Hill State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,048 reviews
Wooded campsites & facilities for mountain biking, bird-watching, fishing, boating & swimming.
Lithia Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,782 reviews
100-acre park with grassy lawns, gardens, ponds & wooded areas, plus tennis & volleyball courts.
Watchung Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,679 reviews
Vast park offering cross-country skiing, fishing, outdoor ice skating, hiking, camping & more.
Newport News Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,606 reviews
Sprawling park on 8,000+ acres with disc golf & bike rentals plus a boat ramp, horses & gardens.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,529 reviews
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.
Heckscher State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,670 reviews
1,600-ac. park on a 19th-century estate offers multi-use trails, sports fields & boat launches.
Clove Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,503 reviews
Lakes, ponds & trees plus modern recreational areas including playgrounds & an outdoor skating rink.
McConnells Mill State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,394 reviews
Public park featuring giant boulders, a whitewater creek, fishing & 9 miles of hiking trails.
Caesars Head State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,378 reviews
Scenic destination with acres of mountain park for visitors seeking waterfall views & hiking trails.
Trexler Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,369 reviews
Kid-friendly refuge with multiple trails, an observation building and scenic views.
Saltwater State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,515 reviews
This park on the shores of Puget Sound has campsites, volleyball courts & an artificial reef.
Miami Whitewater Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews
4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.
Lair o’ the Bear Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,227 reviews
Featuring a creek with diverse wildlife, this park offers hiking trails, fishing & picnic tables.
Greynolds Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,326 reviews
Comprising a variety of natural habitats, this park offers camping, golfing, hiking & kayaking.
Asilomar State Beach
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,166 reviews
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail.
Skull Rock Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,287 reviews
Skull-shaped desert granite rock formation with 2 depressions like eye sockets created by erosion.
Seahurst Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,187 reviews
Scenic Puget Sound beach offering picnicking, forest trails & ample photo opportunities.
Sunset Bay State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,179 reviews
Hiking, swimming, boating & fishing at a scenic sandy beach protected by sea cliffs.
Saint Edward State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,108 reviews
Once a seminary, the day-use park offers historic architecture & lakeshore space for nature study.
London Bridge Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,076 reviews
Park featuring waterfront picnic/BBQ areas, athletic fields, walking trails & swimming.
Eisenhower State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews
Scenic wooded areas & Lake Texoma are the setting for hiking, fishing, boating, camping & more.
Piestewa Peak Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,928 reviews
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.
Core Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,983 reviews
Community area providing sports fields & courts, a playground, boating, fishing, lawns & a dog park.
Goleta Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,104 reviews
Public beach featuring paved bicycle trails, picnic areas & a 1,500-ft pier for walking & fishing.
John Bryan State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,888 reviews
Hiking, fishing, camping & rock climbing are offered at this park overlooking a limestone gorge.
Franklin Mountains State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,937 reviews
24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views.
Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,973 reviews
575-acre park with protected stream, tennis courts & abundant trails & natural areas.
Greenbrier State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,039 reviews
Recreational options include fishing & swimming in the man-made lake with a small, sandy beach.
Coe Lake Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,845 reviews
Relaxed lakeside park offering 2- and 3-playground areas, plus picnic tables, hiking paths, lakeside fishing and a zipline.
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,844 reviews
Greenhouses, gardens & summer concerts on a 409-acre estate with an original Tudor Revival mansion.
Turkey Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews
Hilly, forested park featuring jogging, biking & horseback riding trails, plus restrooms.
Fort Custer Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,894 reviews
Ex-WWII training area now a vast park with camping on farmlike terrain plus biking & hiking trails.
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,750 reviews
Spacious preserve features summer & winter recreation, an interactive nature center & a playground.
Roxborough State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,717 reviews
Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.
Eternal Flame Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,737 reviews
Secluded waterfalls with a hiking trail & a natural gas spring that when ignited flames 4-8 inches.
Niawanda Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,736 reviews
Urban green space for walking & cycling along the Niagara River, with a reservable events pavilion.
Wallace Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,672 reviews
Sprawling park with campsites & trails encompasses lakes, rivers, forest & a 256-ft. waterfall.
Eno River State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,650 reviews
Vast acres of woodlands for hiking & camping, with canoeing & fishing areas on the Eno River.
Larrabee State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,653 reviews
Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails.
Roger Williams Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,599 reviews
Trails lace this large park with sporting facilities, lawns for picnics & a pond with swan boats.
Government Canyon State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews
Tranquil park featuring multi-use trails from rugged to beginner-friendly, plus guided canyon hikes.
Chugach State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,510 reviews
Massive park with coastline, mountains, glaciers & lakes, plus camping, a ski area & nature center.
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,489 reviews
Trailhead accessing several hiking & biking trails that vary in skill level & offer scenic views.
Shore Acres State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,435 reviews
Coastal views, formal gardens & trails at day-use park open till dusk daily; no dogs & parking fee.
Fairmount Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,514 reviews
Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir.
Mt Tammany Red Dot Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,431 reviews
Challenging but doable hike with a rock-climbing trail up to a summit view of the Delaware River.
Blue Hole Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,514 reviews
Bordered by limestone bluffs, this picturesque lagoon offers trails, picnic spots & a wading area.
Lewisville Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,446 reviews
Large park with a river & amenities such as a trail, boat launch, play equipment & picnic areas.
Beavertail State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,317 reviews
Shoreline hiking & saltwater fishing around a rocky coastal preserve & former harbor defence site.
Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,376 reviews
Mountain backcountry with wilderness areas, state parks & trails for hiking & horse-riding.
Quail Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,424 reviews
This park has a recreational reservoir for boating, fishing, swimming, plus picnic & camping areas.
Huntington Beach Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews
103-acre park on Lake Erie offers fishing, swimming, trails, picnic areas & an old water tower.
Devil's Hole State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,337 reviews
Named for the rapids it overlooks, this park offers fishing, picnicking & hikes in the river gorge.
Croatan National Forest
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews
Coastal pine forest featuring saltwater estuaries & bogs, campsites, trails & hunting areas.
Pawtuckaway State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,275 reviews
Large park featuring lake swimming, scenic boulders, climbing, diverse wildlife & winter sports.
Wadsworth Falls State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,371 reviews
Swimming pool & trails in a picnic-ready park that contains a waterfall, streams & a pond.
Cleburne State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,233 reviews
6 miles of wooded mountain bike trails over rocky hills, & a lake for fishing & boating.
Odiorne Point State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,227 reviews
Oceanside recreation area with 135 acres of trails along the rocky shoreline, plus a science center.
Amnicon Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,158 reviews
Nature park featuring waterfalls & rapids on the Amnicon River, trails & camping.
Frances Slocum State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,193 reviews
Natural tract surrounding a horseshoe-shaped lake, offering summer & winter activities & camping.
Shades State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,132 reviews
Sandstone cliffs around Sugar Creek set the backdrop for hiking, canoeing, fishing & camping.
Ringing Rocks County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,222 reviews
Unusual & fascinating "field" of 10 foot high rock piles that make ringing sounds when struck.
Julian Price Memorial Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,094 reviews
Massive mountainside park features lake activities, trails, numerous picnic sites & an amphitheater.
Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,137 reviews
Mountainside nature area known for its cascading streams, bedrock tubs & variety of seasonal plants.
Buccaneer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,230 reviews
Tiny public green with basketball courts & a playground, plus a path along the Loma Alta Marsh.
Camelback Mountain
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,062 reviews
Rocky hiking destination with two major trails featuring steep elevation gains & sweeping views.
Olive Branch City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,100 reviews
135-acre community park offers tennis courts & ball fields, a playground, 3 lakes & an amphitheater.
Cowles Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,024 reviews
Picturesque uphill hiking trail known for its panoramic views at the summit.
Dana Peak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,111 reviews
Peninsula shoreline park & campgrounds with water sports, hiking, biking, hunting & horse riding.
Breckinridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,040 reviews
Multiple soccer & softball fields plus ponds & picnic areas fill this approximately 417-acre park.
Hamilton Pool Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
A scenic natural swimming pool in a canyon below a 50-ft waterfall, surrounded by a grotto.
Sprain Ridge Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,125 reviews
Large, heavily wooded park offering several trails for hiking & mountain biking plus picnic areas.
Wolfe's Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,021 reviews
Seaside city park with tennis courts, BBQ area & playgrounds is also a nature & wildlife preserve.
Susquehanna State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,970 reviews
Rocky, forested venue, featuring a working grist mill, boating, fishing & mountain bike trails.
Batsto Village
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,920 reviews
Historic village featuring dozens of restored 19th-century structures, a museum & a nature center
Moss Rock Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews
Hiking trails run through this wooded, 349-acre nature preserve with streams & climbable boulders.
Rocks State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,952 reviews
855-acre park featuring woodlands & large boulder formations, with fishing & tubing in Deer Creek.
Devil's Hopyard State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,949 reviews
860 acres of rocky forest, crisscrossed by hiking trails & highlighted by 60-ft.-high Chapman Falls.
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews
Sprawling prairies for natural play, hiking & birding, plus creek & lakes for boating & fishing.
Picnic Point Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,959 reviews
Beach boasting scenic views of Puget Sound & Whidbey Island plus picnic tables & charcoal cookers.
Akron Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,955 reviews
Named for its 2 waterfalls, this park also features a rock garden, sports fields & a skating rink.
Sertoma Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,913 reviews
Park featuring a butterfly house, a playground, a picnic shelter, walking paths, restrooms & more.
Uncompahgre National Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,870 reviews
Soaring green space with mountains, lakes & many scenic views, plus hiking trails & campgrounds.
Croft State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 reviews
This 7,000-acre park boasts 12 miles of hiking & horse trails, 2 lakes & an equestrian center.
Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,842 reviews
Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths.
Hacklebarney State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,873 reviews
1200-acre park hosting a fish-stocked river, hiking-only trails & hunting on 600 acres.
Mill Stream Run Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews
Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,888 reviews
Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.
Sawnee Mt. Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,835 reviews
A 963-acre park known for Indian Seats rock formation, with hiking trails & a visitor center.
O. O. Denny Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,834 reviews
Throughout these 46 lakefront acres are picnic tables & benches, a sand beach, boat launch & trails.
Bridal Veil Falls
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,833 reviews
Popular cascade on the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, offering a platform, a deck and parking.
Red Mountain Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,787 reviews
1,500-acre park with 15 miles of scenic trails, historic mines, zip lines, tree house & a dog park.
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,778 reviews
Limestone & dolomite gorges offering varied hiking paths, some with wooden walkways & lookouts.
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,815 reviews
Hilly 40-acre park with harbor vistas, hardwood forest & mountain laurel plus seasonal songbirds.
Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,894 reviews
Preserve with pine, cypress & eucalyptus trees sheltering thousands of monarch butterflies Oct–Mar.
St. Francois State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,848 reviews
Spacious natural area with forested hiking & horse trails, river access, campgrounds & picnic sites.
Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,788 reviews
Lakeside camping, cabins, water sports, hiking, birding & more on a natural prairie.
Sippo Lake Park-East
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews
Park on a lake, offering boating, fishing & hiking, plus a library & nature/culture center.
Iron Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,712 reviews
Popular and dog-friendly trail leading to a summit featuring picnic tables and a telescope with scenic views.
Mussel Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,738 reviews
Known for its rocky coastline, this park boasts sandy beaches, scenic ocean vistas & hiking trails.
Worlds End State Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews
Popular with campers, this mountain valley park features rental cabins & 20 miles of hiking trails.
Wendy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews
Lakefront tree-lined park offering fishing & boating opportunities, plus volleyball courts.
Tiger Mountain State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,718 reviews
Forest & conservation area on 13,745 acres, with trails for walking, biking & horseback riding.
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,754 reviews
Big, mountainous park featuring wetlands & undisturbed desert areas plus trails & picnic sites.
Cedar Breaks Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,751 reviews
Scenic park offering 64 fully equipped camping sites, plus a dump station & hot showers.
Bulow Creek State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,713 reviews
Serene, almost 5,600-acre park with ancient oaks, submerged areas, historic ruins & trails.
Doc Holliday's Grave Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,742 reviews
Moderate hiking trail leading to the gravesite of gunslinger Doc Holliday in Linwood Cemetery.
Lory State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews
Park area known for its rugged terrain, with activities like backcountry camping & rock-climbing.
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,732 reviews
A park with a looped trail around a lake, plus a playground & baseball, football & softball fields.
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Natural surface trails by state
Where this surface turns up, and how many trails carry it in each state.
- California
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Connecticut
- Texas
- Washington
- North Carolina
- Michigan
- New Jersey
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Utah
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
- Oregon
- Florida
- Tennessee
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- Georgia
- Virginia
- Missouri
- Maine
- Alabama
- Rhode Island
- Indiana
- New Mexico
- Idaho
- Maryland
- South Dakota
- Kentucky
- Arkansas
- South Carolina
- Montana
- Vermont
- Iowa
- Oklahoma
- Nevada
- Kansas
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Mississippi
- Wyoming
- Louisiana
- West Virginia
- District of Columbia
- Delaware
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
The other surfaces
Worth knowing: the honest answer to which surface is best for your legs is more than one of them, so it pays to keep a route on each.
Paved & Asphalt Trails
Asphalt or concrete — fast, predictable, stroller- and wheelchair-friendly, and runnable year-round.
Crushed Limestone & Gravel Trails
Crushed limestone or packed gravel — the rail-trail classic. Softer than pavement, still smooth enough for tempo runs.
Boardwalk Trails
Elevated wood decking, usually over wetlands or dunes. Scenic, flat, and can get slick when wet.
Mixed-Surface Trails
More than one surface along the route — check the segment you plan to run.
You can also browse by what a trail offers rather than what it is made of — loop routes, long-run distance, shade, lighting and everything else — or start from your state.