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Old Alton Bridge Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Argyle, Texas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Old Alton Bridge Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Old Alton Bridge Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (44 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

We absolutely love to hike there. We got so into the wonderful scenery and excitement, we hiked 16 miles without recognizing it. We would have kept going to experience more ( which we have many times since) but it was getting dark. By far the best hiking in the DFW area.

★★★★★ — Norma , Dec 2018

Nice old bridge. On the National Register of Historic Places. Small park next to it. Great place to visit, walk dogs, etc.

★★★★☆ — Nose2Wind , Jan 2025

A nice hiking trail once you get away from the bridge. It's a neat little plane to go for a walk.

★★★★☆ — Melissa , Feb 2024

Parking is tricky if you have a large vehicle. Back in or park at the top leveled area. Nothing worse than getting done with your hike and you can't leave bcz you can't back out without hitting the other cars.

★★★★★ — America , Feb 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 44 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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Parking is tricky if you have a large vehicle.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

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Plan your run at Old Alton Bridge Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Where to find Old Alton Bridge Trail

Old Alton Bridge Trail, Argyle, TX 76226

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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.