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Tranquility Trail

5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in McKinney, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Tranquility 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.

Quiet

What runners say about Tranquility Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 9 mentions

“The trail around the pond inside the Zen garden at this temple is truly a serene and calming experience.”

The trail around the pond inside the Zen garden at this temple is truly a serene and calming experience. The path is well-kept, surrounded by beautiful trees, flowering plants, and the gentle sounds of nature.

★★★★★ — Quang , Jul 2025

The Tranquility Trail is a truly peaceful path that invites mindfulness and connection with nature. Walking along it feels like taking a deep breath for the soul. Every step slows you down and helps you appreciate the beauty around you.

★★★★★ — Phat , Oct 2025

Such a peaceful and beautiful place. It is within a Zen Garden. I loved walking the trail around the pond — it felt calming and quiet. The trees, flowers, and reflections on the water made it feel like a little hidden paradise. A perfect spot to relax and breathe.

★★★★★ — Emma , Jul 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 4 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 8 mentions

“The trail around the pond inside the Zen garden at this temple is truly a serene and calming experience.”

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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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Hours

Monday 9 am–6 pm
Tuesday 9 am–6 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 9 am–6 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–6 pm
Sunday 9 am–6 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 Tranquility Trail

2301 Woodlawn Rd, McKinney, TX 75071

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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.