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Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 388 Google reviews · Running trail in Pearland, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Shadow Creek Ranch 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.
Park featuring a nature trail for walking, jogging, and birdwatching, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail
“It's typically clean and has nice views.”
“Lol I saw a big animal and it was beautiful 😍 the trail is not as long as people said it would be though but it was great.”
“Use plenty of sunblock because the first mile does not have much shade.”
If you wanna get back to nature in the city of Pearland. This is your place. Plenty of rest benches, a drinking fountain for you and your pet friend. Need a break from the sun have that too. Loved this paved trail. Lots of Gods creation to see. Now the time to see new growth everywhere. Don’t forget to look up. Enjoy.
Everyone seemed friendly. I've been wanting to walk this trail for a while. I didn't walk the whole trail, but the 1st mile is nice. I've also been thinking about becoming a birdwatchers. This place could be a great start for me.
Love this place!! Beautiful scenery, lengthy trail for biking or walking.From one side to the other its like two different worlds which is enjoyable. They are still expanding
Nice mile long trail through the wetlands in Pearland. The information spots along the way were a definite plus and a great place to learn about the wetlands. (The last star would be for the repair of those boards. They're starting to get a bit worn)
Trail conditions & character
“Lol I saw a big animal and it was beautiful 😍 the trail is not as long as people said it would be though but it was great.”
“Use plenty of sunblock because the first mile does not have much shade.”
“No Bathrooms though and not much parking on the weekends when it’s crowded.”
“Do not leave your dogs run loose, first not all people like dogs (I love them but I know many don't) and also they left them to chase the ducks along the pound.”
“Plenty of rest benches, a drinking fountain for you and your pet friend.”
“Lovely little 15 minute walk to the end of the trail and back that was currently accessible (the trail was being expanded at the time I went).”
Plan your run at Shadow Creek Ranch Nature Trail
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
- 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.
- Websiteparks.pearlandtx.gov
- Phone+1 281-412-8900
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 |
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