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Cargill Long Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Running trail in Longview, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cargill Long 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.
Well-maintained trail featuring hills, shady trees and covered picnic tables.
What runners say about Cargill Long Park
“It looks very clean and to walk it's fin you work your legs more when walking on the ups and downs,above all renewed be very nice”
“The scenery was beautiful and I saw parts of Longview I didn't know existed.”
“Ten years ago I went for runs while in longview tx and felt great to run there again.”
“It’s a wonderful morning experience with squirrels scurrying and birds whistling their morning tunes and plenty of shade if you go later in the day.”
“It's peaceful, with much of the city hum and clank drowned out by birdsong, wind in the pines, and the chattering of squirrels.”
City of Longview has refurbished this trail from 4th Street to Highway 80 in downtown Longview. Great for walking, running, and cycling with plenty of shade, trees, and hills.
I tackled this trail yesterday on my new mountain bike and had a blast! Some sections are brand new concrete with some interesting hills and a few tight curves. The scenery was beautiful and I saw parts of Longview I didn't know existed. I rode a total of 8 miles and loved every minute. Can't wait to ride it again!
A very safe and well maintained walking trail. It's even pleasant in the summer thanks to lots of shady trees. I think the trail systems are among Longview's best public projects.
The best walking park I’ve been too. It’s clean, paved, and feels safe.
Trail conditions & character
“It’s a wonderful morning experience with squirrels scurrying and birds whistling their morning tunes and plenty of shade if you go later in the day.”
“Very nice trail with both slight and steep elevations in sections so any person can enjoy walking, jogging, biking, or just taking you dog out for exercise.”
“The scenery was beautiful and I saw parts of Longview I didn't know existed.”
“It's peaceful, with much of the city hum and clank drowned out by birdsong, wind in the pines, and the chattering of squirrels.”
“Some sections are brand new concrete with some interesting hills and a few tight curves.”
“We walked the trail at dusk, and a kind man on a bicycle gave us a light to use.”
Plan your run at Cargill Long 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
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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