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Ogletree Gap Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 241 Google reviews · Running trail in Copperas Cove, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ogletree Gap Preserve'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.
Laid-back park featuring a pavilion, spacious fields and hiking trails, plus a post office.
What runners say about Ogletree Gap Preserve
“It's wide open The pavilion is beautiful the bathrooms are pretty clean and it's easy to get to.”
“They were so organized and tried to keep everyone in the shade as well as having huge fans and mist machines.”
This is the second time I've been here. The first time it had rained the day before, so I didn't walk too far. However today was a nice day and walked towards the hill from the old post office building. I had two choices at the intersection go up the steep hill or left. I went left on a rocky road.
This was one of the best and so far my favorite dog walk I've had here in Cove. So beautiful and big, get ready to HIKE HIKE If you come.
Best place in Copperas Cove to get a run or hike in!! Plenty of trails to explore.
We greatly enjoy walking the paths in the wooded areas. When you park all the way to the end, head South up the hill, across the meadow if the main path is marshy. You'll find a good path there. I think there's a spring in that low area so it may always be marshy.
Trail conditions & character
“If you use Google maps satellite view you will find a path that leads you back to the big open field behind the post office and the parking lot.”
“They were so organized and tried to keep everyone in the shade as well as having huge fans and mist machines.”
“Walk the asphalt for easy mode or you can elevate your challenge by going off road and take the up hill routes.”
“Even though it was 98° today, sitting in the concrete slab of the pavilion, it was nice watching all the dancing going on.”
“This was one of the best and so far my favorite dog walk I've had here in Cove.”
“Very nice trails, muddy in rain though .”
“It's wide open The pavilion is beautiful the bathrooms are pretty clean and it's easy to get to.”
Plan your run at Ogletree Gap Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecopperascovetx.gov
- Phone+1 254-542-2719
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 |
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