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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Texas

Texas has 92 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 55 cities and towns — Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas and 51 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Pedernales Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,188 reviews

Johnson City, TX

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

5,200-acre park with hiking & horseback riding trails, campsites, river swimming & scenic vistas.

Barton Creek Greenbelt

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,508 reviews

Austin, TX

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing.

Galveston Island State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews

Galveston, TX

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

This 2000-acre park features campgrounds, hiking trails, birdwatching spots & unsupervised swimming.

O. P. Schnabel Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,559 reviews

San Antonio, TX

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Sprawling 202-acre park with nature trails, pavilions, picnic tables, athletic fields & a playscape.

Government Canyon State Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,564 reviews

San Antonio, TX

40 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Tranquil park featuring multi-use trails from rugged to beginner-friendly, plus guided canyon hikes.

Oak Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,448 reviews

Grapevine, TX

ScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront park featuring paved trails, picnic tables & sports fields, plus a marina & fishing pond.

Eisenhower Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,914 reviews

San Antonio, TX

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling 320-acre natural area with picnic & BBQ spots, plus 5 miles of hiking & jogging trails.

Bergfeld Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,692 reviews

Tyler, TX

ShadedScenic

Neighborhood park with a playground, tennis courts & an amphitheater for events & movie nights.

River Place Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,701 reviews

Austin, TX

6 miBoardwalkShadedScenic

Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views.

Eagle Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,654 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

5 miLoopShadedScenic

Recreation area with 400 acres of unspoiled green space, hiking trails & a scenic overlook.

Westside Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,598 reviews

El Paso, TX

Dog-friendly

Charming park featuring a fenced-in dog run, children's play space, splash pad & athletic fields.

San Angelo State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,410 reviews

San Angelo, TX

50 miShadedScenic

Park features 50 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking & equestrian use, plus hunting program.

Berry Springs Park & Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,217 reviews

Georgetown, TX

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Big, tranquil park with campsites, a nearly 3-mile hiking trail, fishing, donkeys & more.

W G Jones State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,231 reviews

Conroe, TX

1.5 miScenicDog-friendly

Known for its champion sweetleaf tree, this public forest features trails, picnic areas & 2 lakes.

Twin Falls

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,014 reviews

Austin, TX

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Greenbelt hiking area featuring waterfalls and a creek, plus swimming and a rope swing.

Lick Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 715 reviews

College Station, TX

LoopScenicDog-friendly

This 516-acre park features restrooms, walking & jogging trails, wildlife & a nature center.

Katie Jackson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 682 reviews

Dallas, TX

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

This 45.5-acre park features a playground & a pavilion, plus a bike trail & picnic tables.

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 666 reviews

Austin, TX

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.

RV Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 619 reviews

Belton, TX

LitScenic

Belton Lake outdoor recreation area offering swimming, boating & water slides from May - October.

Tandy Hills Natural Area / Stratford Nature Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 564 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

Natural surfaceScenic

Trails cut through this tranquil tract of prairie land with plants galore & spring wildflowers.

Walker Ranch Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 471 reviews

San Antonio, TX

PavedShadedLitScenic

Natural area with trails for walking, hiking, and biking, plus a playground and picnic areas.

Flat Rock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Kerrville, TX

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque riverside park popular with kayakers, hikers, bikers & dog walkers.

Crownridge Canyon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 481 reviews

San Antonio, TX

6 miLoopMixedShaded

Tranquil open space featuring paved & dirt walking trails amid desert scenery.

Lookout Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 462 reviews

Richardson, TX

Dog-friendly

City park including shaded trails, a playground, athletic fields & other amenities.

The Lighthouse Rock

4.9 ★★★★★ 414 reviews

Canyon, TX

6 miMixedLitScenic

Popular 6-mile trail (easy to moderate) with striking rock formations and panoramic views of the canyon.

Southern Walnut Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 401 reviews

Austin, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved, well-maintained trail for cycling, hiking and dog-walking that passes through scenic areas and parks.

Hamilton Greenbelt

4.8 ★★★★★ 352 reviews

Lakeway, TX

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly greenbelt known for its hiking trails, plus a few waterfalls.

Hill of Life

4.7 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

Austin, TX

5 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Popular trail along the Barton Creek greenbelt known for its two waterfalls, plus views of its namesake creek.

Rowlett Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 348 reviews

Rowlett, TX

Crushed gravelShadedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside nature park offering 1.3 mi. of hiking & biking trails & picnic space amid native trees.

Branch Hollow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 296 reviews

Carrollton, TX

PavedShaded

Community park featuring tennis courts, a playground, and trails, plus picnic tables.

Joppa Preserve - Dallas County Nature Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 289 reviews

Dallas, TX

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring a wooded trail for walks & bike rides, plus picnic tables & a pavilion.

City Of Mission Hike and Bike Trail Park Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Mission, TX

Paved

Well-maintained park for hiking and bike trails including a 2-mile paved route.

Edgemere Linear Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

El Paso, TX

PavedLitDog-friendly

Linear park with a 3-mile paved path for walking and cycling.

John Crompton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

College Station, TX

PavedShadedScenic

15-acre park with a picnic pavilion, concrete trails & a pond, plus a basketball court & playground.

Ogletree Gap Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Copperas Cove, TX

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back park featuring a pavilion, spacious fields and hiking trails, plus a post office.

Lady Bird Johnson TrailHead

4.7 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

San Antonio, TX

MixedShadedScenic

Scenic park featuring a soccer field and a playground, along with paved and natural trails for walking, jogging and biking.

Devils River State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Del Rio, TX

25 miLoopMixedShaded

Remote mountainous park filled with a river, canyons & miles of mountain & bike trails.

100 Acre Wood Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Houston, TX

PavedScenic

Nature preserve featuring both paved and mountain bike trails, as well as a skate park.

Trinity Forest Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 214 reviews

Dallas, TX

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Long paved, tree-lined trail that winds through forestland, past lakes and over the Trinity River.

Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 204 reviews

Beaumont, TX

2 miLoopPavedShaded

Woodsy 3-mile-long walking, biking and skating trail, offering water views and benches.

NW Community Park DORBA Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Frisco, TX

LoopNatural surface

Relaxed hiking and biking routes featuring jumps, wooden ramps and pump tracks.

Escarpment Road Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 189 reviews

Dallas, TX

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Preserve with hiking trails for varying skill levels, including some that are good for kids.

Elm Fork Nature Preserve Trail Entrance

4.5 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Carrollton, TX

LoopMixedDog-friendly

Quiet nature preserve offering a short trail for walks through woodlands with a small pond.

Falcon Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

McKinney, TX

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly, relaxing neighborhood park with a pond, a playground, barbecue grills and swings.

Harlingen Thicket

4.5 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Harlingen, TX

Mixed

Beyond its tranquil native brush, this expansive park features an extensive trail network.

Lynn Creek Linear Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews

Arlington, TX

Paved

This narrow, mostly flat park features a 1.16-mile paved trail for walking & biking.

Klipstein Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 176 reviews

Beeville, TX

Shaded

Relaxed park featuring a jungle gym, swings, a playground, a slide and picnic tables.

FWMBA-Gateway Park Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

10 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Well-maintained area for mountain biking and disc golf, plus other sports, events and activities.

William Goodrich Jones State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Conroe, TX

17 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful state park with trails for horseback riding and hiking past several small lakes.

Hiking Trail Walnut Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

Austin, TX

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park with a playground and a network of trails that's open to hikers and bikers.

Bayou Bend Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 168 reviews

Deer Park, TX

Paved

Park offering disc golf and a playground, plus facilities for basketball and picnicking.

Dorba Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 163 reviews

Rowlett, TX

Natural surface

Peaceful trail system for hiking and biking over varied terrain.

Brook Hollow Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Bedford, TX

LoopPavedShadedLit

Family-friendly play space with a climbing area and slides, along with a paved walking trail.

Ringtail Ridge Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

San Marcos, TX

22 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing park featuring clean trails for hiking and dog-walking, plus benches.

Shoreline Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

The Colony, TX

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Trail, lake, and woods venue with wildflowers and wildlife, plus trails for running and biking.

Recreation Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 116 reviews

Pampa, TX

PavedLit

Lakefront park featuring a playground and a trail, plus sports fields and RV hookups.

Fossil Creek Park MTB Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

North Richland Hills, TX

LoopNatural surfaceShaded

Shady trail for mountain biking and hiking, with some dips and jumps.

Rio Grande Riverpark Trail System

4.6 ★★★★★ 103 reviews

El Paso, TX

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic trail system with paved parts, popular for biking, running and walking.

Odessa Mountain Bike Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Odessa, TX

Natural surface

Casual outdoor recreation area featuring mountain-bike trails at various skill levels.

River Ranch County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews

Liberty Hill, TX

ShadedScenic

Park with a playground, trails, and a prairie, plus an interpretive center.

Town Lake Park - Whispering Farms

4.4 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews

Prosper, TX

PavedScenic

Relaxed lakeside destination featuring fishing spots and a grassy area for picnics.

Arcadia Trail Park South

4.8 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

PavedDog-friendly

Large park popular for walking, running and biking trails.

South Trailhead for The Boardwalk at Lake Weatherford

4.3 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews

Weatherford, TX

BoardwalkScenic

Waterside trail with benches and a floating bridge, for viewing birds, turtles and lilies.

The Tribute Shoreline Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

The Colony, TX

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Flat trail for hikers, bikers and walkers, passing through a golf course and along Lewisville Lake.

Sunset Pointe

4.5 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

Little Elm, TX

Scenic

Scenic spot where level sidewalks are available for walking and biking.

The Trails at Eagle Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

ScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife park with a lake featuring a variety of hiking trails, picnic tables, and a restroom.

Cross Timbers Trail Head

4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews

Roanoke, TX

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring hiking, mountain biking, and a lake.

Mayde Creek North Hike & Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Houston, TX

11 miPavedLitDog-friendly

Recreation area offering hiking trails, a playground, and paths for biking.

Flewellen Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Fulshear, TX

Natural surfaceScenic

Disc golf, kid-friendly park featuring a playground, an exercise area, a bridge and waterways.

Blackhawk Creek Hike and Bike Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Whitehouse, TX

Scenic

Hiking, MTB and cycling routes through a natural area with several creeks and picnic spots.

Trinity Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

Urban park with miles of trails for walking and running along the Trinity River.

Leon Creek Greenway The Rim Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

San Antonio, TX

Paved

Greenbelt Corridor Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews

Denton, TX

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

Park with water access, plus trails for hiking and cycling, and an equestrian trail.

Waxahachie Creek Park

3.6 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews

Ennis, TX

13 miScenic

Park featuring a lake along with camping options and hiking trails.

Veal Springs Branch Trail Head

4.4 ★★★★☆ 59 reviews

Argyle, TX

MixedShadedDog-friendly

Pepper Creek Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Temple, TX

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Flat, linear, paved, maintained trails for walking, biking and wildlife sightings.

Waco Riverwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Waco, TX

PavedLitScenic

Peaceful trail system on both sides of the Brazos River with natural springs and river access.

Doolittle Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Edinburg, TX

3 miLoopMixedShaded

Walnut Grove Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Southlake, TX

ScenicDog-friendly

OC Fisher Dam Walk

4.5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

San Angelo, TX

13.2 miPavedScenic

Texas Frontier Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Mineral Wells, TX

Scenic

Denton Mountain Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Denton, TX

85 miLoopMixedLit

Greenbelt Park Denton

3.1 ★★★☆☆ 55 reviews

Denton, TX

MixedScenic

Chisenhall MTB Bike TrailHead 2

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Burleson, TX

Paved

Lake Waco Dam

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Waco, TX

Scenic

Canyon Trails At Buffalo Hill

4.7 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Canyon, TX

N White Chapel Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Southlake, TX

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Lakefront Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Little Elm, TX

Crushed gravelScenic

Creekside West Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Tomball, TX

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Goat Island Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Dallas, TX

Loop

Lake Weatherford

4 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

Weatherford, TX

Boardwalk

Sarita Valley Greenbelt

4.3 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

Leander, TX

6 miPaved

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