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Turnback Canyon Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Lago Vista, Texas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Turnback Canyon Trail 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 Turnback Canyon Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

On one of my nightly walks, you may have seen me around, I stumbled across this trailhead at the end of Foothill Cove. It's a beginner friendly short hike, around 20 minutes, but enjoyable for all experience levels.

★★★★★ — Kurt , Jul 2026

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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.

Where to find Turnback Canyon Trail

8000 Foothill Cove, Lago Vista, TX 78645

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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 Something out of date?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.