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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles) in Texas

Texas has 119 trails with long-run distance (5+ miles) in this directory, across 54 cities and towns — San Marcos, Fort Worth, Houston, Denton and 50 more. Five miles or more of continuous trail — enough to build a real long run on.

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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Palo Duro Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 11,034 reviews

Canyon, TX

30 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Big ravine with 800-ft cliffs, multi-use trails, campsites & the musical "Texas" in an amphitheater.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 8,110 reviews

Fredericksburg, TX

11 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Dramatic 425-ft. pink granite monolith & wilderness area offering hiking, climbing, camping & more.

Tyler State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,307 reviews

Tyler, TX

13 miLoopPavedScenic

Serene pine forest with a lake offering camping, hiking, nature study, fishing & a bike trail.

Terry Hershey Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,077 reviews

Houston, TX

11 miMixedShadedScenic

Extensive network of hiking & biking trails along a stretch of Buffalo Bayou encompassing 500 acres.

Mary Jo Peckham Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,827 reviews

Katy, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Community park with a fishing pond, walking trails & an indoor swimming pool & fitness area.

Arthur Storey Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,538 reviews

Houston, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space centered around a pond, with a jogging trail along a narrow bayou & a tai chi court.

Franklin Mountains State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,937 reviews

El Paso, TX

100 miNatural surfaceScenic

24,247 acres of scenic desert offering climbing, hiking, wildlife, camping & views.

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.

Eldridge Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,411 reviews

Sugar Land, TX

40 miLitScenic

Community park with 10 soccer fields, miles of trails, a 5-acre fishing pond & a picnic pavilion.

Cleburne State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,233 reviews

Cleburne, TX

13 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

6 miles of wooded mountain bike trails over rocky hills, & a lake for fishing & boating.

City Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,279 reviews

Mesquite, TX

54 miShadedDog-friendly

Park on a lake with a little-league field, a tennis court & picnic tables, plus an activity center.

South Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,785 reviews

Denton, TX

85 miPavedShadedScenic

Lakeside park offering many sports fields, playgrounds, trails & picnic areas, plus dog stations.

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.

Spring Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,626 reviews

Tomball, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with campsites & RV hookups plus playgrounds, trails, picnic areas & athletic facilities.

Baytown Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews

Baytown, TX

7 miScenic

Home to many migrant birds, this 500-acre peninsula offers picnic shelters, fishing piers & trails.

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.

Valley Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,285 reviews

Mesquite, TX

54 miShaded

This green space features a baseball complex, football fields & trail, plus spots for fishing.

Eureka 2

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,186 reviews

Denton, TX

85 miLoopPaved

Playground with an accessible merry-go-round, adaptive swings, a rock wall, a zip-line & more.

Memorial Park- Brushy Creek

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,194 reviews

Round Rock, TX

60 miPavedShadedScenic

Park featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic tables, tennis courts & a creek for fishing & feeding ducks.

Oak Cliff Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,102 reviews

Dallas, TX

8 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

121 rolling acres of woodlands & wildflower meadows, with 8 miles of hike-&-bike trails.

Bonham State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,033 reviews

Bonham, TX

75 miLoopPavedScenic

Picturesque spot with a lake for swimming, fishing & canoeing, plus campsites & biking trails.

Andrew Brown Park West

4.8 ★★★★★ 964 reviews

Coppell, TX

6 miLit

Recreational spot featuring a kids' playground, soccer field, basketball courts & picnic facilities.

Yettie Polk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 983 reviews

Belton, TX

59 miPavedShadedScenic

Local events are hosted in this public park with lawns, a playground & walking trails.

Sam Houston Trail Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 965 reviews

Irving, TX

22 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Greenbelt providing a paved 22-mile pathway for walking, biking & rollerblading alongside the river.

Heritage Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews

Belton, TX

59 miPavedLitScenic

Well-maintained outdoor space with baseball fields, playgrounds, soccer fields and a river for swimming.

Estero Llano Grande State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 869 reviews

Weslaco, TX

5 miScenic

230-acre wetlands space attracting many birds, including endangered & colorful coastal species.

Founders Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 840 reviews

Wylie, TX

19 miShaded

Kids' park featuring soccer fields and baseball fields as well as a fenced-in playground.

Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 743 reviews

Beaumont, TX

5 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

900-acre wildlife refuge boasting 8+ miles of trails, many bird species & scenic wetland boardwalks.

Purgatory Creek Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 752 reviews

San Marcos, TX

22 miLoopMixedShaded

Recreation area with scenic overlooks & a trail system for hiking & biking, plus parking areas.

Paschall Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 747 reviews

Mesquite, TX

55 miPavedLit

This simple public park offers a relaxing green space for picnicking & disc golf.

Trinity Trails Trinity Park Main Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 692 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

100 miPavedScenic

Park featuring a waterfall and a trail system for walking and biking.

MASON CREEK NORTH HIKE & BIKE TRAIL

4.6 ★★★★★ 677 reviews

Katy, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Wetland habitat featuring a paved trail with exercise stations, plus a playground & fishing spots.

Miller Springs Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 620 reviews

Belton, TX

10 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful nature preserve offering running & walking trails, diverse wildlife & sightseeing.

Round Rock West Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 609 reviews

Round Rock, TX

43 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil city park with tennis & volleyball courts, walking trails, a duck pond & a playground.

Airfield Falls Trailhead & Conservation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 536 reviews

Westworth Village, TX

100 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, nature-filled park offering trails for walking and biking (and e-biking) as well as picnicking, plus a waterfall and a pond.

Paul D Rushing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Katy, TX

11 miLoopMixedShaded

Green space with a nature trail & a wetlands habitat, plus sports fields, a tree farm & a dog park.

Sunset Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 518 reviews

Rosenberg, TX

64 miDog-friendly

Large park boasting 3 baseball enclosures, as well as basketball and volleyball courts.

Paddle Point Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 506 reviews

Rowlett, TX

6.4 mi

Park with a shop offering kayak and paddleboard rentals, plus a launch ramp.

Crownridge Canyon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 481 reviews

San Antonio, TX

6 miLoopMixedShaded

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

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.

Bob Bryant Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 432 reviews

Bastrop, TX

6 miLitScenic

This 23-acre park features a playground, a nature trail, a river overlook & a pier, plus sports.

Harris Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Belton, TX

59 miPaved

Green space with a basketball court, paths & picnic tables, plus a playground & seasonal splash pad.

Travis Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 403 reviews

Rosenberg, TX

38 miShadedLit

Relaxed park offering a splash area for kids, plus a basketball court and grills.

Northshore Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Flower Mound, TX

9 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Popular, 9-mile, 27-mile loop trail for walking and hiking, plus mountain biking.

Ron Coleman Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 356 reviews

El Paso, TX

100 miNatural surfaceScenic

Park featuring hiking trails with caves, scenic views and mountain backdrops.

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.

Milton Reimers Ranch Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 353 reviews

Dripping Springs, TX

18 miShadedScenicDog-friendly

Canyon & forest preserve along the Pedernales River, frequented by rock climbers & mountain bikers.

White Oak Bayou Greenway

4.6 ★★★★★ 321 reviews

Houston, TX

31 miMixedShadedScenic

Spot with kid-friendly hiking, disc golf, and trails for walking and biking.

Southbelt Hike & Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

Houston, TX

6 miPavedShadedLit

Park known for its paved 6-mi. hiking trail that's good for kids, plus Dixie Farm, and restrooms.

The Trails at Squabble Creek

4.4 ★★★★☆ 306 reviews

Rockwall, TX

20 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Wooded area featuring hiking paths and expert sections as well as a bike wash station.

North Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews

Denton, TX

85 miLitDog-friendly

Park encompassing 351 acres and including 3 playgrounds, a trail, 2 lakes, and a sports complex.

San Gabriel River Trail/Goodwater Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews

Georgetown, TX

7 miLoopMixedShaded

Popular Lake Georgetown loop, plus cliff jumping into the water, waterfall trails and picnic areas.

Wildcat Bluff Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

Amarillo, TX

9 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Preserve with miles of hiking trails and historical exhibits including a dig pit, plus picnic areas.

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.

Lower Purgatory Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

San Marcos, TX

12 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Hiking, biking, and dog-walking spot featuring challenging routes through scenic terrain.

Trinity Trails River Park Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

100 miMixedDog-friendly

Trails for hiking, biking, and trail running along the Trinity River, plus playgrounds and grills.

Big Creek Scenic Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Shepherd, TX

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Pretty park featuring a tree-lined trail loop and 5-mile hike to a lake.

Kirby Nature Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 193 reviews

Kountze, TX

17 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Well-maintained trails meander through a subtropical forest with bridges and creeks.

Nette Shultz Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Denton, TX

56 miShaded

Spacious park featuring tennis courts and soccer fields.

San Angelo State Park, South Entrance

4.3 ★★★★☆ 207 reviews

San Angelo, TX

50 miScenic

Park with camping, horseback riding, a lake, wildlife, and picnic facilities.

Prax Orive Jr. (Sunrise) Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 188 reviews

Brownsville, TX

20 miBoardwalkShaded

Urban park on the historic Great Western Cattle Trail with a lake, bike path & playground.

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.

Lime Kiln Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews

San Marcos, TX

22 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Area with trails for walking, hiking and biking, plus a pond with ducks.

Ferry Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 152 reviews

Bastrop, TX

6 miLit

Popular, peaceful, riverfront park, featuring a clean playground, a slide and a climbing apparatus.

Parks of Aledo Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

Aledo, TX

35 miLoopMixedScenic

Trails for riding bikes that range from easy to challenging.

McGratton Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 149 reviews

Weatherford, TX

6 miMixedShadedLit

Family-friendly park featuring a basketball court-like space, a playground and a skate park.

Trinity Trails Oakmont Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

100 miPavedShadedScenic

Shady park offering scenic views and featuring paved walking trails and a playground.

Marvin Taylor Exercise Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

Houston, TX

35 miLoopShadedScenic

This 2-mi. tree-shaded walking/jogging trail in Hermann Park passes by fitness equipment.

Upper Purgatory Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

San Marcos, TX

12 miLoopMixedScenic

Area offering hiking trails that are good for kids and strollers.

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.

RiverPark Nature Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Sugar Land, TX

75 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Serene nature area, with hiking, biking, running and walking trails.

Arbor Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews

Fulshear, TX

60 miScenic

Family-friendly park offering trails, tennis courts and a disc golf course.

Weeks Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Wichita Falls, TX

14 miPavedLitDog-friendly

Recreational space with a playground, a duck-inhabited pond and a basketball court.

Muddy Creek Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 98 reviews

Wylie, TX

19 miLoopMixedShaded

Paved, shaded hiking/walking trail for dogs and bikes, plus a small parking lot.

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.

Trinity Trails Southwest 183 Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

100 miPavedDog-friendly

Trailhead for the Trinity River Trails, with paved pathways and fishing spots.

Mason Road Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews

Katy, TX

11 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Pocket park with a gazebo, providing an arbor and trails for walking.

Cypress Waters Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Coppell, TX

6 miLoopMixedScenic

Prairie Branch Loop

4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

New Waverly, TX

21 miLoopMixedScenic

Hiking area with trails and campsites near a lake, offering views of the water.

Prospect Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

San Marcos, TX

22 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Natural setting offering rugged, wooded trails for walks, hikes, mountain biking & wildlife viewing.

Resler Canyon

4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews

El Paso, TX

14 miScenic

Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hikes, though it's currently closed for maintenance.

Audubon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Garland, TX

5.7 miPavedShaded

Red Arroyo Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

San Angelo, TX

5 miDog-friendly

Park featuring kid-friendly hikes and trails for walking and biking.

Schulle Canyon Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

San Marcos, TX

22 miMixedShadedScenic

Set on an undeveloped landscape, this 21-acre area offers nature trails & native wildlife views.

Cross Timbers Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Denton, TX

17 miMixedDog-friendly

Neighborhood park with playgrounds, courts for basketball & volleyball, a pond, gazebo & trails.

Marine Creek Park Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

6 miLoopMixedShaded

Recreation spot featuring a paved 6-mi. path around a lake, with a fitness area.

Liberty Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Belton, TX

59 miPavedScenic

Waxahachie Creek Park

3.6 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews

Ennis, TX

13 miScenic

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

Miller Park

4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews

Weatherford, TX

7 miBoardwalk

Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and a basketball court, plus swings and slides.

Lone Star Hiking Trail - Trailhead # 8

4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Huntsville, TX

9 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Wide-ranging hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and creek crossings.

Fossil Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Fort Worth, TX

5 miCrushed gravelShadedLit

OC Fisher Dam Walk

4.5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

San Angelo, TX

13.2 miPavedScenic

Brandy Station Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

Mesquite, TX

54 miShaded

Denton Mountain Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Denton, TX

85 miLoopMixedLit

Midland Mountain Bike Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Midland, TX

11 mi

Well-marked, free trails for hiking and biking through trees and sunflowers.

Frontcountry Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

San Antonio, TX

40 miNatural surfaceDog-friendly

North LBJ Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

San Marcos, TX

22 miMixedDog-friendly

Spring Branch Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Houston, TX

22 miPaved

Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Waxahachie, TX

10.4 mi

Ten Mile Creek - Dallas County Nature Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews

Lancaster, TX

10 miScenic

Fern Bluff on Brushy Creek Regional Trail (BCRT)

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Round Rock, TX

25 miPaved

Mammoth Trail

5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

El Paso, TX

100 miNatural surfaceScenic

Backcountry Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Helotes, TX

40 miNatural surfaceDog-friendly

June Hill Pape Riverwalk Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Bastrop, TX

6 miPavedLit

Tenmile Creek Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Lancaster, TX

10 miShadedScenic

Goodnight Peak Loop via Triassic Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Canyon, TX

30 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Midland Trail Park

4 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews

Midland, TX

11 mi

Memorial Park trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Sugar Land, TX

75 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Goose Creek Trail

3.9 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews

Baytown, TX

65 mi

Cross Creek Ranch Butterfly Garden

4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews

Fulshear, TX

60 mi

Knappland Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

El Paso, TX

14 mi

Southmost Nature Trail

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Brownsville, TX

7 mi

Sarita Valley Greenbelt

4.3 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

Leander, TX

6 miPaved

Ringtail Ridge Spur Entrance

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

San Marcos, TX

22 miMixedDog-friendly

Wichita Falls Circle Trail

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Wichita Falls, TX

75 miPaved

Richland Hills Hike & Bike Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Richland Hills, TX

22 mi

Circle Trail

5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews

Wichita Falls, TX

75 miPaved

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