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Goodwin Lake Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 157 Google reviews · Running trail in Clovis, New Mexico · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Goodwin Lake 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.
Peaceful natural area featuring a playa lake, prairie dogs and a paved walking trail.
What runners say about Goodwin Lake Trail
Goodwin Lake Trail is definitely a decent place for a walk. It's nice that Clovis, got something, as this trail wasn't here when I used to live in the area. I rate a 4/5 because there are picnic benches, benches, and a paved trail.
This is a really well maintained walking path. There are a few picnic tables and benches, perfect for a quick picnic with the family. The donkeys in the fenced area are very friendly and love scratches.
Honestly I never really walked the trail much but I do got to the new park built by it and do Parkour and stuff
Great place to walk and enjoy the animals and scenery. Prairie dogs are a riot and bossy.
Trail conditions & character
“I rate a 4/5 because there are picnic benches, benches, and a paved trail.”
Plan your run at Goodwin Lake 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofclovis.org
- Phone+1 575-769-7870
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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