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Capp Smith lake
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,310 Google reviews · Running trail in Watauga, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Capp Smith lake'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.
A 36.7-acre park on a lake offering catch-&-release fishing, a playground & an amphitheater.
What runners say about Capp Smith lake
“It is well-maintained, always has a variety of birds (ducks, geese, heron) a few turtles, fish, and lovely wildflowers and trees throughout.”
“Beautiful, lots of space, sidewalk for bicycles, etc, an amphitheater covered area, picnic tables, also benches and trashcans throughout the walking path.”
Lovely place to walk. Clean. Some like to fish. Wish bicyclists were more courteous by announcing "on your left" when coming up behind you.
I fish this pond pretty often. It's our favorite quick get away. People walking around are pleasant to talk with. Rarely any issues that I can notice.
I love this park-it is one of my favorites in the area. It is well-maintained, always has a variety of birds (ducks, geese, heron) a few turtles, fish, and lovely wildflowers and trees throughout. It is a fantastic spot for a relaxing walk or a run.
Awesome park! Beautiful, lots of space, sidewalk for bicycles, etc, an amphitheater covered area, picnic tables, also benches and trashcans throughout the walking path. Ducks that you aren't supposed to feed, but people do. You can also fish.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, lots of space, sidewalk for bicycles, etc, an amphitheater covered area, picnic tables, also benches and trashcans throughout the walking path.”
“Make sure to bring dog poopie bags of you're going to walk your dog, I haven't found and provided in the area.”
“But, they do have a pet water fountain by the north bathrooms.”
“But, they do have a pet water fountain by the north bathrooms.”
Plan your run at Capp Smith lake
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecowtx.org
- Phone+1 817-514-5828
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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