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Paul Boorman Loop 281 Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Longview, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Paul Boorman Loop 281 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 Paul Boorman Loop 281 Trailhead
“Beautiful place to walk and enjoy the Mother Nature.”
Decent place to bring your pets for exercise. Lately though, there have been inconsiderate owners that have not cleaned up thier poochpoop. I for one do not wish to step in land mines whilst walking my dog. Especially when I have appointments directly afterwards.
Great trail. Well maintained. If you arrive at peak times parking can be an issue. There are restrooms 1.5 mi down the trail from this trailhead. There are dog parks near the trailhead, one is less than half a mile. I wish there were more prominent mileage markers along the way.
Trail conditions & character
“If you arrive at peak times parking can be an issue.”
“There are dog parks near the trailhead, one is less than half a mile.”
Plan your run at Paul Boorman Loop 281 Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- 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.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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