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Denison Katy Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in Denison, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Denison Katy Trail'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.

Paved1 miScenicDog-friendlyWater

Paved hiking and biking path with water fountains, benches, and a dog-friendly section.

What runners say about Denison Katy Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (65 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“There is the same beautiful and well done trail as in Dallas.”

Walked the new Katy trail in Denison on 4/2/2022. This is a work in progress but about 1 mile of this concrete path is completed. The entrance is at Waterloo Lake and Lang Avenue. There's a dog park next to the trail with parking just north of that, only a few hundred yards to the trail.

★★★★★ — Bryan , Apr 2022

Nice paved 12 foot walking path that spans a approximately one mile along a section of the old Katy Railroad. There are several covered benches for resting with water fountains as well as bicycle repair stations along the path.

★★★★★ — Brandi , Feb 2024

Beautiful little park. This trail is probably a mile no benches but very pretty area. Up hill, train decor is fun.

★★★★★ — Tina , Feb 2023

I just road my trike on the new Katy Trail. Excellent paved trail. I cannot wait until more of it gets finished. It will be great to ride from Denison to Sherman.

★★★★★ — Philip , Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 65 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 9 mentions

“There's a dog park next to the trail with parking just north of that, only a few hundred yards to the trail.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 7 mentions

“Nice paved 12 foot walking path that spans a approximately one mile along a section of the old Katy Railroad.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“There is the same beautiful and well done trail as in Dallas.”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

“There are several covered benches for resting with water fountains as well as bicycle repair stations along the path.”

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Plan your run at Denison Katy Trail

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
  • Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofdenison.com
  • Phone+1 903-465-2720

Hours

Monday 7 am–11 pm
Tuesday 7 am–11 pm
Wednesday 7 am–11 pm
Thursday 7 am–11 pm
Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 7 am–11 pm
Sunday 7 am–11 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 Denison Katy Trail

300 W. Main Street Trail head is at Day Street/Loy, Lake Road, Denison, TX 75020

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Running trails near Denison

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Katy Trail parkrun

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Denison, TX

under a mile away

Waterloo Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 984 reviews

Denison, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park offering hiking trails, picnic tables, a playground and a cave, plus lake views.

under a mile away

Texoma Health Foundation Park at Gateway Village

4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews

Denison, TX

Scenic

Family-friendly destination featuring baseball and soccer fields, volleyball courts and a water park area.

2.2 miles away

Eisenhower State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,058 reviews

Denison, TX

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

Scenic wooded areas & Lake Texoma are the setting for hiking, fishing, boating, camping & more.

5.2 miles away

Armadillo Hill Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Denison, TX

5.4 miles away

Old Settlers Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 328 reviews

Sherman, TX

Dog-friendly

Along with 9 baseball/softball fields, this park has 2 basketball courts, a playground & a pavilion.

6.1 miles away

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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.