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Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Waxahachie, Texas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
10.4 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike 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.

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10.4 mi

What runners say about Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 3 mentions

“I enjoy every inch of this trail, and can tell it is well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Bravo to everyone that works to maintain this beautiful trail and the Waxahachie creek.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“It is a great place to walk/run and enjoy nature.”

Great place for a nice long walk or bike ride. Runs along the creek with a mountain bike trail as well that goes for miles and miles. Beautiful scenery and tons of bird life in the area. Meticulously maintained and very peaceful.

★★★★★ — Travis , May 2023

walked with husband and dog and its wonderful..very shaded, clean bathrooms by dog park..nice seating areas..love it!

★★★★★ — Dawn , Jul 2024

It is, by far, Waxahachie's best kept secret. I love this place. It is a great place to walk/run and enjoy nature.

★★★★★ — Brad , Jun 2023

Very well kept trails, easy to access & pretty scenery. Great biking trails as well, we love coming here!

★★★★★ — Stephanie , Jan 2022

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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.

🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 2 mentions

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance10.4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitewaxahachie.com
  • Phone+1 469-309-4270
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Where to find Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail

Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail, Waxahachie, TX 75165

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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.