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Big Spring State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 673 Google reviews · Running trail in Big Spring, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Spring State Park'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.
This 382-acre recreation area includes a 200-ft. bluff, a 3-mile loop road & picnic tables.
What runners say about Big Spring State Park
“Beautiful winding trail that leads to a great view over looking as far as the eye can see.”
This was actually a very pleasant surprise. The website for this park really doesn't do it justice. It's very, very small, but in spite of this they managed to produce around 7 to 8 miles of very enjoyable walking/hiking trails. It's also very easy to find from I-20.
Very nice park to walk around with some really nice views (even though it's a combination of city and nature). Make sure to be hydrated and have water when you go. The big loop isn't hard but it can get you in some spots with the loose rock and changes in elevation.
I recently got a mountain bike and decided to put it to use. This park has a lot to explore. There are walking paths, trails, and scenery. You can sit in the shade at the pavilion (which I took advantage of). It’s pretty hot out here. But it’s beautiful.
Great for trail running. Good cell reception. Only a handful of technical areas. Highly recommend.
Trail conditions & character
“The view is amazing all around on the paved trail, which runs much higher than the more primitive outer loop trail.”
“The view is amazing all around on the paved trail, which runs much higher than the more primitive outer loop trail.”
“The view is amazing all around on the paved trail, which runs much higher than the more primitive outer loop trail.”
Plan your run at Big Spring State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetpwd.texas.gov
- Phone(432) 263-4931
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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