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Marvin Taylor Exercise Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · Running trail in Houston, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 35 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Marvin Taylor Exercise 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.
This 2-mi. tree-shaded walking/jogging trail in Hermann Park passes by fitness equipment.
What runners say about Marvin Taylor Exercise Trail
“I really wish people would learn to clean up after their dogs .”
“Scenic trail going around a golf course and can see some critters along the way.”
“Great place to run/walk and enjoy people watching and all the activities at the park.”
“A good portion of it is shaded (80%), which is nice when the sun is out.”
Wonderful trail to run and walk! The larger loop is 2 miles and mostly shaded. The smaller loop is 1 mile and a fun way to encounter ducks, turtles, and other critters. Plenty of water fountains along the way. Can get a little crowded during prime times, but a great place to exercise nonetheless.
This is such an awareness to one's mindsight. The culture. The experience. The natural elements are all so connected. It feels good. As one shared with me as they walked the path, "your smile let's me know it's alright." Now that's connection - in tune.
First time walking this trail. Didn't know it existed or that there's a golf course on Hermann Park. On a weekday evening at 5 pm, you'll find a mix of runners, walkers, bicyclists, couples with strollers, and folks walking their dogs. A good portion of it is shaded (80%), which is nice when the sun is out.
This has been my go to place for my daily COVID-19 outting... shaded paths that make for a better run/walk during the Texas sun... Not so crowed early in the day compared to after work hours... Maka sure to wear a pair of tennis shoes you don't mind getting dirty.... Two mile trail around the park...
Trail conditions & character
“Scenic trail going around a golf course and can see some critters along the way.”
“A good portion of it is shaded (80%), which is nice when the sun is out.”
“Completed the loop trail with walking only in 35 minutes.”
“On a weekday evening at 5 pm, you'll find a mix of runners, walkers, bicyclists, couples with strollers, and folks walking their dogs.”
“It could use more human & dog water fountains to drink from.”
Plan your run at Marvin Taylor Exercise Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Loop distance35 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehermannpark.org
- 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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