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Ranch Trails Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Park, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Ranch Trails Park'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.

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Shady playground at a tree-filled park for basketball and volleyball courts.

What runners say about Ranch Trails Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (91 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“The whole park is pretty well shaded, which helps a lot in the Texas heat.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“There is also boat rental and the river is so calm and beautiful.”

Our new favorite park! My 3yr old and my 10yr old can both enjoy the parks here. I like how they have several different areas as well as new play things I’ve never seen anywhere else. Bonus that there is workout areas for me to enjoy as well! The bigger park is nicely shaded, so that is a big plus as well.

★★★★★ — Courtney , Oct 2020

My kids favorite new Park It has a very nice playground with lots of different things to do Tons of trees so lots of shade and nice tables and benches There is also a sand volleyball court and basketball court as well as some exercise stations and walking trails

★★★★★ — Javier , Apr 2019

LARGE PARK WITH BIG CHILDREN PLAY AREA AND LONG WALKING JOGGING BIKING TRAILS. Basketball valley ball 🏈 facilities available SHELTERS FOR PARTYING. Outdoor showers DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS AND RESTROOMs in swimming pool. OPEN GYM IS THERE.

★★★★☆ — Ramesh, , Oct 2022

We had a picnic on a Saturday with a couple of 4 year olds. There is a covered area with picnic benches. Park to keep kiddos busy. Nearby basketball court, bring your own ball. No sign of bathrooms. There are also walking trails.

★★★★★ — Estela , Apr 2021

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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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“The whole park is pretty well shaded, which helps a lot in the Texas heat.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Outdoor showers DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS AND RESTROOMs in swimming pool.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Outdoor showers DRINKING WATER FOUNTAINS AND RESTROOMs in swimming pool.”

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Plan your run at Ranch Trails Park

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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 512-401-5500

Hours

Monday 6 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–9:30 pm
Friday 6 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–9:30 pm
Sunday 6 am–9:30 pm

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 Ranch Trails Park

3701 Ranch Trails, Cedar Park, TX 78613

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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.