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North Lanana Creek Trail & Shofner Loop Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Running trail in Nacogdoches, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from North Lanana Creek Trail & Shofner Loop Access' 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.

LoopRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about North Lanana Creek Trail & Shofner Loop Access

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

It takes a little while to get to the loop but it's worth it. It's all flat and stroller friendly. The loop circles a nice little pond. We saw turtles and lots of fish swimming around.

★★★★★ — Joseph , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

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.

🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“It takes a little while to get to the loop but it's worth it.”

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at North Lanana Creek Trail & Shofner Loop Access

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitenactx.us
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 North Lanana Creek Trail & Shofner Loop Access

3900 N University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965

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Running trails near Nacogdoches

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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Banita Creek Preserve

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Banita Creek Park North and Dog Park

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ShadedLitDog-friendly

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Banita Creek Park

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Park offering picnic tables, a playground, and disc golf, as well as a public restroom.

2.6 miles away

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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.