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Branch Hollow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 296 Google reviews · Running trail in Carrollton, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Branch Hollow 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.

PavedShadedFlat & fast

Community park featuring tennis courts, a playground, and trails, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Branch Hollow Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (296 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The park is very clean, the Tennis Courts is huges and it's convenient to the Carrollton Blue Trail.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The brief but beautiful nature trails that veer off the main paved path provided a welcome escape from the noise of the city.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“The swings here are under the shade of various surrounding trees.”

Great park. Has a nature trail and tennis court. Tennis courts are open. Three couples can play simultaneously. Benches are aligned along the trail. I like the cleanliness of the trail/park. The one thing that causes me to pause is there a few trees. Hot days are extremely difficult due to this fact.

★★★★★ — Dena , Sep 2025

These trails are the BEST! A good starting point in the park and you can easily get your miles in. Don't worry about getting lost -- follow the blue trail. Relatively flat, but very little shade. Start early for the cool morning weather.

★★★★★ — Ernestine , Jul 2019

Great park! There are lots of trees for shade when it's sunny out. There isn't a public bathroom here.

★★★★★ — Jayden , May 2024

Great place to walk, take the kids, play tennis, walk nature trails and enjoy!

★★★★★ — Cheryl , Oct 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 296 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“The swings here are under the shade of various surrounding trees.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“The brief but beautiful nature trails that veer off the main paved path provided a welcome escape from the noise of the city.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“One section of the park extends to an underground or below street level.”

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Plan your run at Branch Hollow 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • Websitecityofcarrollton.com
  • Phone(972) 466-3080

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10:30 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Branch Hollow Park

2050 E Branch Hollow Dr, Carrollton, TX 75007

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.