Walking Trails in Bryan, TX

Park Hudson Trail

📍Park Hudson Trail

Park Hudson Trail is one of the best spots in Bryan for a walk, with a smooth, mostly flat paved path that’s easy and relaxing for all fitness levels. It’s shaded, scenic, and perfect if you want a peaceful place to get your steps in without leaving town. This longer trail is about 2.3 miles long start to finish, and can be accessed at the trailhead off of Boonville Road, or picked up halfway from Tiffany Park (near the soccer fields).

Travis Bryan Midtown Park

📍206 W Villa Maria Rd

Travis Bryan Midtown Park has walking trails where you enjoy a casual stroll or a longer loop. There’s a paved multi-use path that loops through green space and around the lake, giving you a chance to stretch your legs, enjoy the outdoors, and take in the park’s scenery. The trail options are pretty easygoing and perfect for a relaxed walk, jog, or bike ride any time of year. Be sure to check out the Farmers' Market in Brazos County at Midtown Park, every Saturday from 8:00AM - 12:00PM.

Lake Bryan

📍8200 Sandy Point Rd

Lake Bryan has laid-back walking trails that wind along the water and through wooded areas, making it a great spot to get outside and move around. The main trail gives you pretty lake views and plenty of chances to enjoy nature while walking at your own pace. It’s a relaxing place to stretch your legs, get some fresh air, and take in the scenery. After your walk, stop by Cadillac Ranch Bar & Grill for a bite to eat!

Veterans Park

📍3101 Harvey Rd

Veterans Park is one of the city’s largest and most popular outdoor destinations, combining recreation with a tribute to military service. It has a wide, well-marked walking trail that winds through memorial features, making it ideal for both educational and relaxed strolls. The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park includes life-sized statues, a Wall of Honor, interpretive panels and memorial sites along this 1.6-mile loop.

Lake Walk

📍3989 N Shore Dr

Head to Lake Walk for a short, scenic stroll around Lake Atlas. You can make your walk longer by following the paved trails through Traditions neighborhood, or heading to the Lookout Tower. The 75-foot tower has an observation deck at the top that'll give you sweeping views of the area—especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.

Sue Haswell Park

📍1142 E William J Bryan Pkwy

This historic park in Bryan, Texas is a great place for residents and visitors to relax and unwind. The park has several paved walking trails, which wind through shaded areas and along the nearby creek, making it popular for casual strolls, jogging, and family outings. Although the trail is shorter overall, about two laps around the park add up to a mile.

Sue Haswell Park is conveniently located near Historic Downtown Bryan and well maintained, make it a welcoming spot for outdoor recreation and relaxation. It's also home to the Path of Presidents (a unique and educational memorial to all of the U.S. Presidents to date), a playground, horseshoe pits, and a basketball court.

Tanglewood Park

📍3901 Carter Creek Pkwy

Tanglewood Park in Bryan, TX, offers pleasant walking and jogging trails that wind through its well-landscaped 19-acre grounds, including a paved path perfect for a leisurely stroll or light exercise. The park’s walking routes meander past picnic areas, playgrounds, and shaded spots, making them great for both fitness and family outings. These paths are easily accessible and help visitors enjoy the park’s natural beauty and recreational amenities.

Boonville Heritage Park

📍2421 Boonville Rd

Boonville Heritage Park is a relaxing spot to hang outside and soak up local history among picnic-friendly fields and restored 1800s buildings that show what life was like in early Texas. While they don't have paved walking trails, their gravel trails weave through replicas of historic buildings and the historic Boonville Cemetery, making for a short but informative walk through where the Brazos Valley began.

Best nature trails:

· Park Hudson Trail

· Lake Bryan

Family-friendly trails:

· Sue Haswell Park

· Veterans Park

· Tanglewood Park

Best scenic views:

· Lake Bryan

· Lake Walk