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Trace Trails
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Athens, Texas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Trace Trails yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Trace Trails
“Absolutely beautiful property and extremely well-maintained trails!”
Great people who own/maintain the property. Very reasonable use fee and endless trail options. You could ride all day out here and still not see everything. There's a good mix of easy and challenging trail options. Usually not overly crowded.
Well marked trails through beautiful east Texas hardwoods. Sandy footing with enough surface water for your horse to get a drink. Good parking area with bathroom facilities.
Ride every chance I get. Beautiful miles of marked trails. Enjoy it every single time. Round pens, water, lakes. Be sure to check maps. Honor system pay $6 , box by picnic tables. Well maintained and marked.
miles and miles of riding on excellent trails with Sandy footing. It was a great workout for the horses! It has been raining a lot lately but the trails were great because of the sand! There were several trailers there but because of the expansive trails we never saw another group of riders.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful property and extremely well-maintained trails!”
Plan your run at Trace Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetracetrails.com
- Phone(903) 386-3092
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