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Athey Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in Victoria, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Athey Natural Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Serene nature preserve featuring an open grassy field, along with walking trails.
What runners say about Athey Natural Area
“This is such a beautiful place I'm sitting here just enjoying all of God's nature it's so beautiful here I think everybody that comes over here would love it”
“Quiet and peaceful, plenty of deer and birds.”
What's not to do at this park, I spent all day here. Nature trails, paddle trail, golf course, kid areas, BBQ areas, Rose garden, and more. Will definetly go back
Great short walk, easily accessible at either end. The day I walked the trail wasn't passable at one point unless you didn't mind water up to your ankles. But side trails cut back to the road and paved walking path so that works. Great flora - I loved the cedar elms, very impressive.
From here we walked to the Riverfront walk. I think if I came back, I would park closer the the river and just walk there. Lots of woodpeckers in the trees as well as, chickadees, titmouse, cardinals and Killdeer (on the ground) to name a few birds we saw.
Very nice trail and an off the beaten path to enjoy nature. Great to walk or ride the bike.
Trail conditions & character
“Quiet and peaceful, plenty of deer and birds.”
“Great short walk, easily accessible at either end.”
Plan your run at Athey Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityseeker.com
- Phone+1 361-571-0582
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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