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San Gabriel River Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Georgetown, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from San Gabriel River 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsQuiet

What runners say about San Gabriel River Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“It was a beautiful trail, they have paved and non paved paths in the same trail so if you are going in a wheel chair I would be careful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful, quiet, clean, colorful hike, but we wouldn't have been able to find our way accurately without downloading the AllTrails map.”

I have been hiking in the Lake Georgetown trails pretty much everyday in the evenings and I love it. There are few entrances. I use this entrance through the Cedar Lake BLVD. Recently I have been using the other entrance through the Woodlake Park.

★★★★★ — Gajen , Apr 2021

This is a nice trail right near the heart of Georgetown. I hiked this trail and stopped to do some fishing along the way. The deer and squirrels have no fear of humans and can be seen roaming around and lounging in people's yards. It's very peaceful, and using ultralight tackle makes the fishing that much more fun.

★★★★★ — Toney , Nov 2023

We got to come here for the first time walking around sunset time! Twas a nice trail along the creek and it’s refreshing to walk through the path! Since it was almost dawn time, we walked for only a short distance yet it was good! Will be back for the full experience next time! Cheers 🥂

★★★★★ — Mr. , Feb 2025

Great hike and beautiful views to capture for photographers. I'm a disabled vet so walked at slow pace as I practiced nature/landscape photography. There were a few steep parts but overall able to follow trail. Take lots of water as this TX heat sneaks up on you.

★★★★★ — Melanie , Jul 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“It was a beautiful trail, they have paved and non paved paths in the same trail so if you are going in a wheel chair I would be careful.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Beautiful, quiet, clean, colorful hike, but we wouldn't have been able to find our way accurately without downloading the AllTrails map.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“It was a beautiful trail, they have paved and non paved paths in the same trail so if you are going in a wheel chair I would be careful.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It's more convenient and easy to get to the Lake Georgetown overlook Park where you can use a public restroom.”

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Plan your run at San Gabriel River Trail

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
  • 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
  • Websitevisit.georgetown.org

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

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 San Gabriel River Trail

Georgetown, Texas

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Running trails near Georgetown

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Overlook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 397 reviews

Georgetown, TX

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed hiking spot with a clear lake and rocky shores, plus trails and picnic spots.

under a mile away

Cedar Breaks Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,751 reviews

Georgetown, TX

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park offering 64 fully equipped camping sites, plus a dump station & hot showers.

1.0 miles away

San Gabriel River Trail/Goodwater Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Georgetown, TX

7 miLoopMixedShaded

Popular Lake Georgetown loop, plus cliff jumping into the water, waterfall trails and picnic areas.

1.1 miles away

Georgetown Lake Trail

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Georgetown, TX

1.2 miles away

Stilling Basin Trailhead - San Gabriel River Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Georgetown, TX

Shaded

1.4 miles away

Booty's Road Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 404 reviews

Georgetown, TX

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Gated park hugging the banks of the San Gabriel River featuring access to popular hiking trails.

1.7 miles away

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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.