Woodway Park, located at the south end of Lake Waco in the Woodway area, is a nice spot for a destination run. There are about 5 miles of trails, including a gentler 1-mile trail along the lake and more windy interior trails passing through woods and scrubland. The interior trails are more of a trail run, as they are quite twisty, narrow in spots, and have uneven footing. The park has ample parking and facilities.
This trail map shows the various path and loop options. A loop of the park using all the trails is 5-6 miles. The terrain of the interior trails is rolling hills, and there are tree routes and other trail running features. NOTE: keep an eye out for mountain bikers on the interior trails.
Woodway Park, located at the south end of Lake Waco in the Woodway area, is a nice spot for a destination run. There are about 5 miles of trails, including a gentler 1-mile trail along the lake and more windy interior trails passing through woods and scrubland. The interior trails are more of a trail run, as they are quite twisty, narrow in spots, and have uneven footing. The park has ample parking and facilities.
This trail map shows the various path and loop options. A loop of the park using all the trails is 5-6 miles. The terrain of the interior trails is rolling hills, and there are tree routes and other trail running features. NOTE: keep an eye out for mountain bikers on the interior trails.
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Loop of park on the trails is 5-6 miles
Rolling hill terrain
Parking near the lake/Woodway beach, or the interior trails
Park at the lake/beach or the lot near the interior trails
The paths along the Brazos River -- dubbed the Waco Riverwalk -- are the signature run in Waco. Paved paths line the east & west banks of the river between Baylor University and Cameron Park, with nice water views and several riverfront parks. Good loop options.
The 416-acre Cameron Park is the other signature running spot in Waco. It's a green oasis, featuring 26 miles of meandering paths, featuring gorgeous trees, two riverbanks, and scenic cliffs. There are easier park-like trails and more rugged trail running options.
We've mapped a nice 5-miler around the Baylor University campus, incorporating wide pedestrian paths passing by its main buildings, designated walk/run trails, and a terrific running track in the Baylor Basin area. Add with the Waco Riverwalk along the Brazos River.
Nice run on a paved multi-use path above Waco Lake/Dam, which is located 6 miles northwest of downtown Waco. Nice water views, but note it's open & exposed. Full out & back is 6 miles. Add with road/paths in adjacent Airport Park.
A nice 5-miler on a paved multi-use path in the Harris Hill neighborhood on the west side of Waco. Landscape is open with fields and some nice trees along the way. The bridge over the Bosque River is a scenic highlight.
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Loop of park on the trails is 5-6 miles
Rolling hill terrain
Parking near the lake/Woodway beach, or the interior trails
Park at the lake/beach or the lot near the interior trails
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