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East Riverwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Waco, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from East Riverwalk'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.
What runners say about East Riverwalk
The East Riverwalk in Waco follows along on both sides of the Brazos River. It's a concrete multi-use trail with several bridges. This trail also connects to McLane Stadium and Baylor University. Right at the moment however, there are numerous interruptions in the trail due to construction.
This place includes approximately seven miles of multi-use, lighted trail that loops along both banks of the Brazos River and a couple of suspension bridges. I personally prefer this park (east end) to Cameron park. The whole trail offers you a vast view of the river.
Beautiful walk, great photos to be taken. Go at night or early morning before sunrise if you’re visiting this summer. It’s Hot here!!!!!
Nature and art! Must experience. Clean walk that your eyes will enjoy! Beautiful day and night!
Trail conditions & character
“The whole trail offers you a vast view of the river.”
“Have fun at the park tonight on East Riverside it was a great place had all kinds of things to do tonight looking at the lights and all the people and talking to”
“Wheelchair accessible all the way to river nice ramps and bathrooms clean.”
Plan your run at East Riverwalk
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.
- 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.
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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