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Brushy Creek Regional Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Running trail in Round Rock, Texas · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Brushy Creek Regional Trail'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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedScenicDog-friendlyQuiet

Scenic multiuse trail at a creekside park that features hiking, biking and dog-walking options.

What runners say about Brushy Creek Regional Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (111 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Wonderfully shaded area, clean and even walking trails, and it's dog friendly.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful and thoughtful…and I only scratched the surface of their trail systems.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Wonderfully shaded area, clean and even walking trails, and it's dog friendly.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Usually very quiet and not many people around.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 5 mentions

“Wonderfully shaded area, clean and even walking trails, and it's dog friendly.”

Good paved trail that is next to Brushy Creek. The east trail head is at Freeman Park, 301 Forest Ridge Blvd, Round Rock. The trail extends all the way to Georgetown St. Distance is about 4 miles.

★★★★★ — Carla , Jul 2020

Wonderfully shaded area, clean and even walking trails, and it's dog friendly. A great trail for families, joggers, bikers, dog enthusiasts, and the solo walker.

★★★★★ — Michelle , Jun 2024

I am amazed by the very intentional trails in Round Rock. Beautiful and thoughtful…and I only scratched the surface of their trail systems. The section I walked followed the creek. A little trail oasis.

★★★★★ — Tammie , Jun 2025

Great walking trail. Long parts of the trail you can't see houses or roads. You can find pecans along the way as well. Runs by a river that you can climb down to in certain spots. Very pretty.

★★★★★ — Philip , Oct 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 111 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Beautiful and thoughtful…and I only scratched the surface of their trail systems.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 8 mentions

“Wonderfully shaded area, clean and even walking trails, and it's dog friendly.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The whole of it is wide and paved as well as majority being shaded.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Wonderfully shaded area, clean and even walking trails, and it's dog friendly.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Usually very quiet and not many people around.”

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Plan your run at Brushy Creek Regional Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitewilco.org

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

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 Brushy Creek Regional Trail

Round Rock, Texas

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Running trails near Round Rock

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Joe B Freeman Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 200 reviews

Round Rock, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a trail with bridges, picnic spots, and restrooms, as well as a playground.

under a mile away

Forrest grove park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Round Rock, TX

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Old Settlers Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,164 reviews

Round Rock, TX

3.3 miPavedShadedLit

645-acre park offers recreational activities & picnic space, plus 6 complexes for a range of sports.

1.3 miles away

Brushy Creek Trail East

4.8 ★★★★★ 289 reviews

Round Rock, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public park featuring trails, picnic tables, and a playground, plus a walking path along a creek.

1.5 miles away

Lake Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 62 reviews

Round Rock, TX

Dog-friendly

Large park with an array of features including sports courts, picnic sites, a playground, and a dog park.

2.5 miles away

Brushy Creek Regional Trail Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Round Rock, TX

2.6 miles away

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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.