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Rio Grande Riverpark Trail System
4.6 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in El Paso, Texas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Rio Grande Riverpark Trail System'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.
Scenic trail system with paved parts, popular for biking, running and walking.
What runners say about Rio Grande Riverpark Trail System
“Well maintained with stunning river & mountain views.”
“Perfect for running, cycling, or a leisurely walk.”
Nice area for a leisurely walk and walk your dogs. Good views of the Rio Grande. The views are always changing depending on the season.
easy miles. might want to plant a few more trees and throw a water bubbler up that piece, but it’s wide, flat, and fast! (just like my wife!)
Mary Frances Keisling Park. Plenty of parking and two portapotties. Trail is just over the berm. Trail has been extended to Country Club.
Beautiful trail, there are 3 ways to traverse this. The concrete path, the hard dirt path next to the concrete path, and the gravel path on top of the levy. Each path is at least 6 or 7 ft wide. People seem to understand to "stay to the right" when they are traveling either direction which is great.
Trail conditions & character
“Well maintained with stunning river & mountain views.”
“Marked parking spots are limited, but people seem to park anywhere.”
“The concrete path, the hard dirt path next to the concrete path, and the gravel path on top of the levy.”
“There are porta-pottys there, and a "currently, not working" water fountain.”
“Very flat so perfect for children and dogs but can also be as long as you need it to be for more serious workouts.”
“The concrete path, the hard dirt path next to the concrete path, and the gravel path on top of the levy.”
“Very flat so perfect for children and dogs but can also be as long as you need it to be for more serious workouts.”
“There are porta-pottys there, and a "currently, not working" water fountain.”
Plan your run at Rio Grande Riverpark Trail System
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 915-771-2380
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Mary Frances Keisling Park
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Resler Canyon
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