Lakefront Trail
Lakefront Trail in Little Elm is a four mile gravel trail that extends from McCord Park to the Hula Hut. It’s a nice wide trail, although if you are planning to bike it, I’d recommend using a gravel or mountain…
Colony Shoreline Trail
The Colony Shoreline Trail follows the shores of Lake Lewisville, using a mix of gravel (decomposed granite) and paved surfaces. This is a wide path, suitable for walking, running, or exploring on a bike (stick to mountain or gravel bikes…
Lake Tawakoni State Park
If you are looking for some peace and quiet from the city grind, Lake Tawakoni State Park may be the answer! Just an hour east of Dallas, this state park offers quite a few trails to select from. Whether you…
Purtis Creek State Park
Purtis Creek State Park is a smaller state park east of Dallas, near Athens. This is a fantastic place to get away from it all, where you can go deep into the woods and only hear the sounds of cicadas…
Fort Richardson State Park
Fort Richardson State Park has one of the more unique features found in a state park, an old pre Civil War Fort! Explore history and nature in this one of a kind location about an hour and a half from…
Ray Robert’s Greenbelt Trail
Review: The Ray Robert’s Greenbelt extends from the Lake Ray Robert’s State Park south as it follows the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. This trail is a great spot if you want to get out and get some miles on…
John F. Burke Nature Preserve
The John F. Burke Nature Preserve has recently undergone a huge renovation, boasting nature trails that are accessible by all, and ample places to view and enjoy the natural wetlands near the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. While not…
Texas Buckeye Trails
The Texas Buckeye Trails are a mix of paved trail and natural trail, that currently are a work in progress. Texas Master Naturalists are busy crafting this new trail in South Dallas along the Trinity River, providing access to a…
Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail
Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail is another trail system on scenic Lake Grapevine near Roanoke and Flower Mound. The trail is a linear trail, and intersects with the better maintained Knob Hills trail. While this trail does offer lake views and…
Frasier Dam Recreation Area
Frasier Dam Recreation Area is a new nature preserve along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. This preserve can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels, and allows for easy hiking, mountain biking and canoeing / kayaking. Distance…
