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Comanche Trail Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 793 Google reviews · Running trail in Big Spring, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Comanche Trail 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.

PavedLit at nightScenicStroller / ADA

Spacious community park with an amphitheater, fishing lake, golf course, trails & playgrounds.

What runners say about Comanche Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (793 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“It was a beautiful park/recreation area with lots of informational plaques about the history of the area.”

Sprawling park with multiple playgrounds, trails, and lovely views. This entire park is well taken care of, very clean. The pictures provided from all the online reviews show all the playground equipment in the multiple playgrounds. There is something for everyone.

★★★★★ — Melissa , May 2026

An attraction for all ages; golf course, amphitheatre, waterpark (under construction), several playgrounds, picnic and tent sites, and walking area.

★★★★★ — La , Jan 2020

Very nice natural space. Places to have a picnic, run, ride a bike, play sports, enjoy with the family. The lake island small but pretty.

★★★★★ — Martha , Apr 2019

Wonderful find. Off the beaten path. Wheelchair accessible. Wide, paved walking trails, lots of nature and History.

★★★★★ — Theresa , Jun 2021

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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.

💡 Lit for night running 5 mentions

“Between pops in the park on the fourth of July and festival of lights in December the playground that is sensory aware for our differently abled it's really a great place to go.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“It was a beautiful park/recreation area with lots of informational plaques about the history of the area.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Wide, paved walking trails, lots of nature and History.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Comanche Trail 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
  • 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitemybigspring.com
  • Phone(432) 264-2323

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Comanche Trail Park

100 Whipkey Dr, Big Spring, TX 79720

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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.