Shoal Creek Greenbelt
Traverse along a small creek and pass through serene parks, with skyscrapers towering overhead.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 111 m
- Descent
- 111 m
Trail Running in Texas
Go trail running in Texas with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 131 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Texas.
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Trail Running Routes in Texas
Lady Bird Lake Loop
A fantastic loop around a beautiful lake in the heart of Austin.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 175 m
- Descent
- 175 m
Northshore Half-ish Marathon
A long run touring the core of Lake Grapevine's iconic Northshore Trail.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 212 m
- Descent
- 212 m
Northeast Texas Trail: Farmersville to Merit
The first and westernmost section of a mixed surface rail trail that's perfect for running.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 68 m
- Descent
- 68 m
Tyler State Park: Loops A - D
A popular state park to run and mountain bike with reach of a day trip from Dallas.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 307 m
- Descent
- 307 m
Isle Du Bois: Loops A, B & C
A rocky and wild trail run along Lake Ray Roberts, and the home of a former ultra trail race.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 114 m
- Descent
- 114 m
Cedar Ridge Preserve
A classic trail run southwest of downtown Dallas with wildflowers, technical singletrack, and great views.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 236 m
- Descent
- 236 m
Rowlett Creek South Loop
A classic trail run in eastern Dallas County that parallels Rowlett Creek.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 33 m
- Descent
- 33 m
Cross Timbers
A remote, technical, and wild trail on the southern edge of Lake Texoma.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 490 m
- Descent
- 490 m
Dinosaur Valley State Park
A stunning and technical trail run with epic views, beautiful flora, and dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 312 m
- Descent
- 312 m
Oak Point Nature Preserve
Plano's largest park and a go-to spot for locals to enjoy a trail run in town.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 31 m
- Descent
- 31 m
Knob Hills
An impressively long trail system hugging the northern shores of Lake Grapevine.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 123 m
- Descent
- 123 m
Arbor Hills: Outer Loop
A local favorite to enjoy a scenic and relaxing trail run in west Plano.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Descent
- 60 m
Trinity Trail: Highland Park to Sycamore Loop
The northernmost section of Trinity Trail, a 25+ mile foot-traffic and equestrian trail that follows alongside Lake Lavon.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 84 m
- Descent
- 84 m
Franklin Mountains Loop
An epic run tour of the Franklin Moutains utilizing Mundys Gap and the Northern Pass to bridge the east and west side of the mountain.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
North Franklin Mountain
A 13.1-mile out-and-back to North Franklin Mountain, the highest peak in El Paso.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 929 m
- Descent
- 929 m
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