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The Colony's Lakeshore Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in The Colony, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
4 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from The Colony's Lakeshore 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.

Paved4 miLoopScenicWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Popular park and recreation area for walking, cycling and picnics, with a lake and a 4-mile trail.

What runners say about The Colony's Lakeshore Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (62 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It was well maintained when I went this past weekend and it had plenty of good views with all of the wildflowers.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Amazing feature of The Colony and Frisco to have a serene and scenic path to walk and enjoy with family.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The lake shore walk is very peaceful, its not very crowded and a great neighborhood and friendly people.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“It has great easy hike, probably 1 hrs plus one way, good parking spot.”

It's a nice 4 mile long trail, along lake Lewisville. There are multiple access points to this trail from different parts of The Colony. If you start from the trailhead at Stewart Park, the trail is bordered by the lake on one side, and large backyards of houses on the other side (the trail is reasonably away from the…

★★★★☆ — Anand , Jan 2018

I jog this trail weekly and do yoga by the lake shore. It is well maintained with sections that are far enough from the city noise that you can escape a bit.

★★★★★ — Brandon , Apr 2021

Very nice walking trail that is right next to the lake. It is just a short walk from the parking lot to get to the lake view. It was well maintained when I went this past weekend and it had plenty of good views with all of the wildflowers.

★★★★★ — Joseph , May 2021

Our new favorite park. Love the walking trail and the beautiful lake. Everyone was nice and friendly. Not crazy busy or packed like many other parks. Clean and dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Katie , Sep 2024

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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

“Amazing feature of The Colony and Frisco to have a serene and scenic path to walk and enjoy with family.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“It has great easy hike, probably 1 hrs plus one way, good parking spot.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“The lake shore walk is very peaceful, its not very crowded and a great neighborhood and friendly people.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There was a drinking water fountain at the parking, but none along the first one mile.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🔁 Loop trail

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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
  • Loop distance4 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • Websitevisitthecolonytx.com
  • Phone(877) 264-4386

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9:30 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 The Colony's Lakeshore Trail

Shoreline Trail, The Colony, TX 75056

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Running trails near The Colony

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

Stewart Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,253 reviews

The Colony, TX

Scenic

Set on the shorelines of Lake Lewisville, this park offers camping, swimming, trails & a boat ramp.

under a mile away

LV trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

The Colony, TX

under a mile away

Shoreline Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

The Colony, TX

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Trail, lake, and woods venue with wildflowers and wildlife, plus trails for running and biking.

under a mile away

Ridgepointe Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 200 reviews

The Colony, TX

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a walking trail, a children's playground, and picnicking.

under a mile away

Lions Club Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

The Colony, TX

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Tranquil park featuring a playground and a fishing pond as well as picnic tables and a grill.

1.1 miles away

Greenway Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews

The Colony, TX

1.3 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.