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Charro Ranch Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in Driftwood, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Charro Ranch 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.
Relaxing 60-acre trail-filled park for hiking, dog walks, and birdwatching.
What runners say about Charro Ranch Park
“Fields of Indian Blanket, beebalm and prairie bloomweed among the oaks and junipers make for a welcome respite in this nicely maintained 60-acre park near Driftwood.”
“Unfortunately we didn't see any roadrunner but some beautiful pairs of Cardinals, other birds and some deer.”
“Lots of quiet places to watch birds.”
“A very clean easy trail - a great way to spend an afternoon.”
What a lovely park. I imagined myself walking the perimeter of my own ranch land to check the fence line and survey the lands. Idyllic, beautiful, and full of all the trees, flowers, and prickly pear you need to recharge your spirit.
I liked this park. Nice, well maintained walking trails. The bird viewing area was a pretty cool setup.
This was a very neat park to explore! There is a bird viewing pavilion with a book containing information on all the wildlife you could see. Unfortunately we didn't see any roadrunner but some beautiful pairs of Cardinals, other birds and some deer. Bring water and enjoy the hike !!!
Lots of quiet places to watch birds. My son loved the different trails. A very clean easy trail - a great way to spend an afternoon.
Trail conditions & character
“Unfortunately we didn't see any roadrunner but some beautiful pairs of Cardinals, other birds and some deer.”
Plan your run at Charro Ranch Park
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.
- Websitecityofdrippingsprings.com
- Phone+1 512-858-4725
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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