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Whispering Pines Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Tyler, Texas · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Whispering Pines 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.
What runners say about Whispering Pines Trail
This is at Tyler State Park so expect to pay the $6 entry if you want to come per person without the state park pass. It is a challenging trail that I would recommend plenty of hydration and snacks on with bug repellent.
What a State Park jewel in the piney woods of East Texas! Trail was an easy morning stroll with historical & local flora information (wish there was more because there were a lot of different pines / plants to see).
Trail conditions & character
“I don't know that I could do such steep trails, but kudos to those that can.”
“Path notes: -Hills (steep) -Roots in path -Powerline down in path when we went -Shaded by trees -Long trail -More then one option of turns while on the trail”
Plan your run at Whispering Pines Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websitetpwd.texas.gov
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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