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Rowlett Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 348 Google reviews · Running trail in Rowlett, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rowlett Nature Trail'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.
Riverside nature park offering 1.3 mi. of hiking & biking trails & picnic space amid native trees.
What runners say about Rowlett Nature Trail
“The park is clean and the path is well maintained and wide enough to accommodate groups.”
“In the fall the foliage is a gorgeous kaleidoscope of colors.”
“You're under tree canopy, the majority of the time.”
“It is a really nice and quiet trail, but it is lined by homes so you don't feel like you are disconnected if that is what you are looking for.”
“Great for family rides w people who need an easy trail.”
One of my favorite places in Rowlett, I come here stressed and leave a new woman. It is a small oasis in a suburban area. In the spring the smell of honeysuckle fills the air and makes the relaxing walk beneath the trees that much more enjoyable. In the fall the foliage is a gorgeous kaleidoscope of colors.
Low traffic trail where you can see nature at work. Nesting turtles are a frequent sight, there is access to fishing, and plenty of wildlife for the curious. Exercise caution in the early morning and evening as copperheads are plentiful and active on the trail, preferring to bask in the middle of the trail.
Very peaceful trail to walk and unwind at. It takes about an hour to walk to the end and back. The end opens up to a view of the water, so it's a nice place to chill for a few minutes. I appreciate how easily accessible this trail is. It's just quietly tucked away next to everything else in Rowlett!
This is a great nature trail. It's very well maintained and completely flat. It is gravel. No motorized vehicles are allowed. You're under tree canopy, the majority of the time. The trail cuts a path between houses in a wooded area next to the river.
Trail conditions & character
“You're under tree canopy, the majority of the time.”
“The end opens up to a view of the water, so it's a nice place to chill for a few minutes.”
“The trail is very wide and the whole length is flat.”
“There is a secondary parking lot accessible by paved bridge with a popular fishing spot.”
“It is a really nice and quiet trail, but it is lined by homes so you don't feel like you are disconnected if that is what you are looking for.”
“Short and shade tree covered gravel path.”
Plan your run at Rowlett Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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
- 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.
- Websiterowletttx.gov
- Phone+1 972-412-6145
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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