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Woodland Basin Nature Area
4 ★★★★☆ 137 Google reviews · Running trail in Garland, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Woodland Basin Nature Area'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.
Park along Rowlett Creek for kayaking and fishing.
What runners say about Woodland Basin Nature Area
“Great fishing spot very clean and safe for kids”
“A beautiful place to go hiking/walking close to Dallas with plenty of trail length options.”
“We laugh and sing at times, yet also enjoy the peaceful symphony of nature.”
A beautiful place to go hiking/walking close to Dallas with plenty of trail length options.
Cool little area to fish especially for sand bass run. The creek goes away just map it and go from there. Be safe and watch for snakes. You never know!
Great place to take a walk. You see canoes go down the creek. Friendly people. Seems like a decent fishing spot.
Super cool spot to kayak at plenty of catfish I think we went 8 miles just because that was apart of it and we got about 11 of them for the day so it was a good day for sure 🤙. And we let them all back though just fishing for fun not to feed lol
Trail conditions & character
“We laugh and sing at times, yet also enjoy the peaceful symphony of nature.”
“It was a pretty muddy trek to get the boats down to the water.”
Plan your run at Woodland Basin Nature Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitegarlandtx.gov
- Phone+1 972-205-2750
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 |
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