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Lakefront Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Little Elm, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lakefront 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.
What runners say about Lakefront Trail
Great trail, very clean and wide walking area. This is flat trail great to walk dogs or take kids. Only thing I would say I didn’t like to much was you walked out and back it doesn’t connect.
The trail is pretty easy. I had a great experience when I walked this trail. The trail is quite an easy-going one where you're able to observe and enjoy the nature that is around you, although you should bring a pair of shoes that will be suitable for walking on granite since the trail is mostly made of it.
Beautiful wide trail in Little Elm! I’m so glad I found this spot to walk in nature. I do agree it’s tough with it being out and back. It’s all flat which is really nice.
A good trail for walking but would have been better if folks picked after their dogs.
Trail conditions & character
“Nature walks a place to relax and see the best in trees and great lake view”
“Great trails- easy to get to, flat, plenty of room for runners and bikes.”
“It’s a gravel trail mostly and is an out and back type trail with an overall stretch of around 8.”
Plan your run at Lakefront Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
- Websitelittleelm.org
- Phone+1 972-731-3296
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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