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Dana Peak Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,111 Google reviews · Running trail in Harker Heights, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dana Peak 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.
Peninsula shoreline park & campgrounds with water sports, hiking, biking, hunting & horse riding.
What runners say about Dana Peak Park
“Was extremely clean minus a few articles of clothing.”
“In the past 13 years this has been one place that continues to grow even more beautiful with time.”
“Fence line is shaded and easier footing, great for beginners.”
Great trails for running, mountain biking, or hiking! Sometimes you see horses, almost all the time there are dogs. It can be easy to get lost on the trails, so I would recommend taking a picture of the map before you start! Fence line is shaded and easier footing, great for beginners.
Def a surprise for us, it’s just an hour away from Austin downtown area. We read this park only open from May to end of September due to funding issue. But it’s a very maintained park, we loved the white rocky hiking trail and the plants here. It has water, mountain and shade.
Beautiful place to enjoy fun, food, family and friends. $5 per vehicle to enter, you can stay all day. Places to camp, fish, swim, play volleyball, lay in the sun, barbecue or just hike. Some grills are provided as well as tables but you've got to get there early or just bring your own.
We have stayed here before and really enjoy it! Although the lake is low, you can walk to the water. Restrooms with shower in walking distance and clean. Electric and water are a great plus! No flies or mosquitoes, but did see some ants. Well worth at to stay a day or two!
Trail conditions & character
“The views are very relaxing, the morning time is very peaceful and relevant to reflecting on life or taking a break from everyday life.”
“Fence line is shaded and easier footing, great for beginners.”
“But it’s a very maintained park, we loved the white rocky hiking trail and the plants here.”
Plan your run at Dana Peak 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiterecreation.gov
- Phone+1 254-698-4282
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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