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The Trails at Squabble Creek
4.4 ★★★★☆ 306 Google reviews · Running trail in Rockwall, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 20 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Trails at Squabble Creek'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.
Wooded area featuring hiking paths and expert sections as well as a bike wash station.
What runners say about The Trails at Squabble Creek
“They are well maintained, clearly sign posted and hikers and bikers are cleverly directed to travel in opposite directions so that accidents when meeting are less likely to occur.”
“Easy to park, very shady, clear & easy pathways, many separated lanes for bikes & hikers.”
Giving a 4 stars because while the trails are marked for hiker or bikes, they either frequently intersect or people just do whatever, because as a hiker you'll have bikes come up on you which forces you to step off the trail. The trails are well worn and clear, plenty of critters and some running water.
My wife and I hiked here today and it was lovely! Lots of birds and nice twisty trails covered by trees! The trails are well kept and it is very relaxing
There are 6 different loops here and the first two have some pretty narly roots the next ones 3-6 have a lot more flow to them. I had a good time and was able to get all 6 in one visit. I think it took me about 40min. Lots of shade.
Great trails for walking, running or mountain biking. Some absolutely beautiful scenery. 4 stars because the trails could be marked a little more clear, wound up on a difficult mtn bike course I didn't plan on attempting lol!
Trail conditions & character
“Easy to park, very shady, clear & easy pathways, many separated lanes for bikes & hikers.”
“Loop 1 (last loop for hikers) has a bit of elevation.”
“Coming here for morning walks will be well worth it, just make sure you've used the restroom before starting your adventure!”
“Porta john, water fountain and some basic bike tools available at trailhead.”
“There are 6 different loops here and the first two have some pretty narly roots the next ones 3-6 have a lot more flow to them.”
“Porta john, water fountain and some basic bike tools available at trailhead.”
“Great place for an easy 6 mile hike.”
Plan your run at The Trails at Squabble Creek
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance20 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiterockwall.com
- Phone(972) 771-7740
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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