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La Cima Lake

4.6 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in McKinney, Texas · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from La Cima Lake'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.

Open 24hScenicQuiet

What runners say about La Cima Lake

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (52 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“The lake is well-maintained, with a paved walking path that loops around the water, making it an easy and scenic stroll.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“The lake is well-maintained, with a paved walking path that loops around the water, making it an easy and scenic stroll.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“La Cima Lake is a charming little spot nestled within a neighborhood, offering a peaceful escape for a quick walk or a moment of relaxation.”

Hidden gem...super green locality. So serene to walk here ...we simply loved watching the subset

★★★★★ — D , Apr 2022

La Cima Lake is a charming little spot nestled within a neighborhood, offering a peaceful escape for a quick walk or a moment of relaxation. The lake is well-maintained, with a paved walking path that loops around the water, making it an easy and scenic stroll.

★★★★☆ — Terri , Feb 2025

It a lovely park with walking trail around it. It was much better if it had some parking spots, so no need to park in front of other residents.

★★★★☆ — Nima , Jan 2024

It was very pleasant to walk around the lake with family. Very well kept. Maintained and clean. Not very crowded but not secluded either.

★★★★☆ — Lochana , Nov 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“The lake is well-maintained, with a paved walking path that loops around the water, making it an easy and scenic stroll.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“La Cima Lake is a charming little spot nestled within a neighborhood, offering a peaceful escape for a quick walk or a moment of relaxation.”

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Plan your run at La Cima Lake

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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

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 La Cima Lake

McKinney, Texas

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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.