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Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Waco, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Martin Luther King, Jr. Park'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.

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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.
  • Websitewaco-texas.com

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10:30 PM

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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

101 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704

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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 Something out of date?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.