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Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 204 Google reviews · Running trail in Beaumont, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike 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.
Woodsy 3-mile-long walking, biking and skating trail, offering water views and benches.
What runners say about Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail
“Very clean and well maintained with shaded rest area along the 2 mile hike.”
“Huge walking and biking trail that is on a beautiful area with awesome views of birds and wildlife.”
“Very clean and well maintained with shaded rest area along the 2 mile hike.”
“It’s really peaceful and an easy trail to do for a breath of fresh air and good exercise for the body and mind.”
“It’s really peaceful and an easy trail to do for a breath of fresh air and good exercise for the body and mind.”
Nice area to run, walk, or bike. Parking isn't the best depending on how busy the trail is or when soccer games are going on. Area has enough space that I don't know why they can't expand the track or add more parking or rest rooms. If you go early watch out for worms or flying spiders.
I just about died on that brisk 2 mile hike. Port a potty at beginning of hike. Beautiful sunset to end the hike. Saw a couple deer grazing out in the field. Nice and peaceful with plenty of benches along the way to sit and rest. Some are even covered benches.
Nice and quiet hard-top trail for walking or running — and bird-watching...Parking can be a little tight depending on time of day and season. During summer hours after 5 p.m. on weekdays parking lot spaces are sparse, but there are plenty along the driveway and Phelan Blvd.
One of the best trails I’ve found to walk our dog since moving to Beaumont. Well kept, clean, and beautiful. The trail offers a great mix of meadows and stands of foliage, as well as views of ponds.
Trail conditions & character
“Huge walking and biking trail that is on a beautiful area with awesome views of birds and wildlife.”
“Parking isn't the best depending on how busy the trail is or when soccer games are going on.”
“Very clean and well maintained with shaded rest area along the 2 mile hike.”
“5 mile trail Bicycle air pump at the entrance with A Porta potty”
“It’s really peaceful and an easy trail to do for a breath of fresh air and good exercise for the body and mind.”
“Other hike and bikes that I've been to are just concrete and grass.”
“very flat and mondane you can concentrate on your activity.”
“One of the best trails I’ve found to walk our dog since moving to Beaumont.”
“We almost were hit by a cyclist biking the wrong direction, no bell, no lights, and no voice.”
“A water fountain and portable toilet are at the entrances.”
“The trail is a concrete path great for bikes, skates, strollers.”
Plan your run at Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebeaumontcvb.com
- Phone(409) 861-1929
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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