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Big Island Slough
4.5 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Running trail in Pasadena, 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 Big Island Slough'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.
Relaxed urban park known for birdlife and alligators, offering walking trails and piers.
What runners say about Big Island Slough
“Clean trails leading to gazebos and benches throughout the area.”
“Beautiful spot, didn't catch any fish, but looking forward to visit again and walk the trails.”
It was very peaceful extremely beautiful and full of vegetation and lots of critters. My buddies and I found a cool trail that was practically never ending. The afternoon turned into an adventure. First it was just the buzzing of the mosquitoes and other various insects.
Clean trails leading to gazebos and benches throughout the area. Great place for a jog and there are little piers in the area for fishing. Great spot.
Very nice park people should really start to clean up after themselves thow huge spiders in path way at around 5 pm so be careful walking on path or you will walk right into there web .but enjoyed the nice Pier
Love going here, people kayaking, the jumping fish and gators in the water. The hidden gathering areas are so nice to find just make sure to not walk into spiderwebs
Trail conditions & character
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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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitepasadenatx.gov
- Phone(713) 475-7048
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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