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North LBJ Trailhead
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in San Marcos, Texas · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 22 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from North LBJ Trailhead'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 North LBJ Trailhead
It was hard to find. It has an automatic gate the looks like it should be part of the Apartments. Hope my photos help get you back to the parking. It is a lovely park and I have been to both this Trail head and the one on Key Line.
Very nice place to go hiking! There is a wide variety of fungi and wild flowers and plants to gawk at! It is a larger place, so be careful you don't get lost or anything. The entrance is a bit odd to find, it is located kind of inside that apartment complex area, but it is a public park so don't be shy going in.
Beautiful nature hike this morning! Keep your four legged hiking friends leashed up though... Lot's of ferel wildlife around.
New parking area and trailhead, great place for people not used to hiking the hills. Easy to find your way back to when you get ready to leave as well.
Trail conditions & character
“New parking area and trailhead, great place for people not used to hiking the hills.”
Plan your run at North LBJ Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance22 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesmgreenbelt.org
- Phone+1 512-393-8400
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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