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Cahoon Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 974 Google reviews · Running trail in Roswell, New Mexico · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cahoon 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.

Natural surfaceScenicRestrooms

Public green space with tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and a picnic area.

What runners say about Cahoon Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (974 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The area was clean, lots of picnic tables scattered around the park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“The upkeep is amazing, and it us so beautiful when the flowers bloom.”

Cahoon Park offers gracious green grass, lush leaves trees and water running through it. In particular, there is a secluded fountain inviting serenity and peace.

★★★★★ — Constance , Nov 2025

The water feature is beautifulmaybe a coy or two. Waterfall sounds great at night. But it is small. Trail through the trees is okay

★★★★☆ — Jeff , Feb 2026

Such a beautiful park and very well maintained! Not much of a play area for kids but so much space to run around!

★★★★★ — Adora , Aug 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 974 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 12 mentions

“The upkeep is amazing, and it us so beautiful when the flowers bloom.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“No sand sadly but the wood chips are ok!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Cahoon Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Websiteroswell-nm.gov
  • Phone(575) 624-6720

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 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 Cahoon Park

9FW6+XP6, 1101 W 4th St, Roswell, NM 88201

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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.