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Cut Off Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Schertz, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cut Off 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.
City park with trails for hiking and biking, plus opportunities to spot wildlife.
What runners say about Cut Off Park
Great natural area for recreation! Excellent getaway from the normal area and you really feel separated from the rest of the suburbs in the area. Only issue with the park is that utility crews drive through at random times and show little care for pedestrians on the trails.
People are friendly and there’s lots to do. Mountain bike trails, hiking trails, disc golf, red eared sliders, dog walks, wildflowers… very nice.
This is like as wild in the wilderness as you can get in this area, great trails and wildlife galore..
Very nice park, trails are wide and level. Scenery is very nice, the occasional deer and tons of birds. Not too mention the jets flying over you while they're doing their training.
Trail conditions & character
“Fyi if it's rained recently it will be muddy.”
Plan your run at Cut Off 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.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteschertz.com
- Phone+1 210-619-1850
- Social Instagram
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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