Sunday, April 17, 2011

Cameron Park

Location: The trail begins at the entrance to Cameron Park on University Parks Dr.

Beginning at the Parking lot on the edge of the park:
  • Follow the sidewalk West, along the river
  • When the sidewalk curves to the left, take the pedestrian bridge on your right
  • Follow the sidewalk until it ends and turns into dirt
  • Follow the dirt to the Trail Head
  • Follow the lower trail (the one about 5 feet from the water) until you reach a clearing where the river splits
  • Follow the only road out of that park area until you get to Cameron Park Dr.
  • Take a left on Cameron Park Dr.
  • Follow Cameron Park Dr. for a little over a mile until you get to the foot bridge you crossed at the beginning of the run
  • Follow the sidewalk back to the parking lot



Length: 3.67 miles

Type: Loop

Elevation: The trails are flat, but there are a LOT of hills once you get onto the roads

Dangers to Avoid: The trails are safe, the roads are narrow and winding, and can be dangerous if you don't pay attention. Also, do not run here at night. ^_^

Things to look for:
  • Rocks, dirt and trees. The way it should be
Environment: The trail itself is all dirt. The roads are asphalt of course. The trails can be busy at times, but it's a fun place to run. The roads are narrow, and the hills are really steep.

NOTE: Moonlight Drive in Robinson, TX is also a great place to run for hills. It's about a 10-15 minute drive from downtown Waco. It's 5.5 miles long, one way, and it's all hills.

No comments:

Post a Comment