Explore Tanglewood Park's Trail System with the Red Mixed-Use Trail.
The Red Mixed-Use Trail at Tanglewood Park is perfect for walking, running, or even a leisurely bike ride. With scenic views of vast open fields, horse pastures, the Tanglewood stables, and a perfect stop by the god park, this trail offers equal parts pleasure and convenience.
You can access this trail from multiple parking lots and access points, but our guide starts off in the Shelter #2 parking area- which offers a shelter and restrooms- and runs clockwise around the loop. For an extended trail journey, continue your adventure with a connection to the Blue Mixed-Use Trail.
Trailhead
Start at the Trail Sign Kiosk visible from the parking area, on the side closer to the entrance gate. The trail is at a Y at this sign. Go to the left to explore the outer loop. Go to the right to take the cut through to the outer loop- this option makes for a shorter walk!
Open Field
Shortly after beginning your walk, you'll come across a large open field. This is perfect spot to stop with children and pets for a moment of play, or solo for a quiet moment of reflection! Just past this point, you'll come upon the entry gate. The trail will then curve right away from the main road.
Welcome Center
Stop in here at the Welcome Center for a friendly welcome to the park, to pick up maps/brochures and use the restroom. After leaving the Welcome Center, follow the trail around the U-shaped driveway to reenter the trail.
Dog Park + Additional Parking
Notice a path straight ahead that leads you to a large parking area across from the dog park. If you're walking with a canine companion, this is perfect point for a break! There’s also a trail sign kiosk with a map here. Follow the trail to the right to stay on the loop. There will be a clearing/field on the left before the trail dips back in the forest with the campground on your left.
Trail Junction
At this trail junction, either turn right to use the one-tenth of a mile cut through to get back to your car or stay straight ahead to continue on the outer loop toward the stables.
Scenic Views
As you continue along the trail, you'll walk along a clearing with grassy areas on either side, plenty of benches, and eventually a gated pasture where you can see horses grazing before you come upon the stables.
Tanglewood Stables
Here the trail reaches a junction at the stable. Turn left here to extend your walk to the Blue Trail system. Or, turn right to follow the trail (parallel the road) back to the Shelter #2 parking area.
Trail End
End your walk here by returning to the parking area where you started. Continue through the park with its many points of interest! Book a trail ride at the stables, play a round of family-friendly SoftGolf or for the more seasoned golf fanatics, book a tee time at the Championship Course.
