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Resaca de la Palma National Battlefield
4.6 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Brownsville, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Resaca de la Palma National Battlefield'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.
Preserved site of the 1846 Mexican-American war battle with a trail & picnic tables.
What runners say about Resaca de la Palma National Battlefield
“The landscape today has been transformed into various beautiful flowers, blooming cactus, and all types of birds and wildlife.”
“An open area great for walks, running or taking your dog or children, it also have a cozy kiosk to spend some nice time.”
This is an open space environment battlefield that history has it's wonders of what just happened here. Lol On location passing by in the car you might just pass it if your not looking at a blink notice. It's not hidden traffic intends to be cautious on the road. (watching the road).
It is hard to believe that such a lovely place was once a battleground. I highly recommend anyone who appreciates our country to pay respects to this place. Walk the 30 minute path and read how soldiers from Mexico and the US fought for what they believed was right.
Nice historic site. Nice, concrete path perfect for a nice walk. It is a loop. Good signage to explain the site significance. Beautiful wildflowers (March). No visitor Center, that is over at the Palo Alto Battlefield a.few miles away.
It was very nice has several waypoints of interests of war plus has several Ingress Portals / pokemon stops for the kids come and enjoy a nice walk and historic informational day 👍👍👍
Trail conditions & character
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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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 956-541-2785
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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