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Weatherford Trailhead for Lake Mineral Wells Trailway

4.6 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Weatherford, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Weatherford Trailhead for Lake Mineral Wells Trailway'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.

MixedRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Weatherford Trailhead for Lake Mineral Wells Trailway

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (30 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

We walked the trail at night and it was beautiful. We had headlamps which I highly recommend. Trail is not lit up and it is very dark out there.

★★★★★ — Wes-Kris , Sep 2025

The trail has plenty of trees for shade. You can go for a short walk or a long hike. It is by far my favorite trail in the area

★★★★★ — Jackie , Aug 2024

Amazing place to get in a few miles. Wildlife is out here, snakes, owls, squirrels. Quiet at times, it’s nice out here

★★★★★ — Kimberley , Sep 2025

Great place to ride, hike, walk and enjoy the outdoors safely. Its getting almost impossible to ride or walk anywhere safely. Im glad we have this for everyone to enjoy the outdoors safely.

★★★★★ — D. , Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 30 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.

🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 5 mentions

“Love coming out here and putting in miles on the gravel bike.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚻 Restrooms

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Weatherford Trailhead for Lake Mineral Wells Trailway

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websitetpwd.texas.gov
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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

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 Weatherford Trailhead for Lake Mineral Wells Trailway

Q5MC+8W, Weatherford, TX 76088

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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.