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LBJ Grasslands

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December 10, 2018
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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June 4, 2021
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Dinosaur Valley State Park

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May 12, 2020
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Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

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November 26, 2018
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Eisenhower State Park

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January 1, 2021
  • Lemon Avenue Trail Review
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    Lemmon Avenue Trail

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    Review: A key part of the Lemmon Avenue beautification project led by Love Field, the Lemmon Avenue Trail runs along Lemmon Avenue, with crossings at Shorecrest that finally provide safer access to the Bachman Lake Trail. To the south, the trail…

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    Elm fork nature preserve entrance sign hiking north texas trails

    Elm Fork Preserve

    July 8, 2021
    Hiking with dogs

    Hiking with Dogs: Essential Trail Etiquette & Safety Tips

    April 21, 2026

    Brookhaven Trail / Vitruvian Park

    July 14, 2018
  • Best Hikes for Dogs
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    The Best Dog-Friendly Trails in Dallas–Fort Worth (Local Guide)

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    Hiking with dogs is a lot of fun, both for you and your canine best friend. Dogs love being outside, being with you, and smelling new things. Many of the best nature spots in DFW are dog friendly, but not…

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    Trinity Strand Trail Parking

    Trinity Strand Trail

    April 20, 2023

    LLELA Nature Preserve

    May 12, 2020

    Trinity SkyLine Trail / Trinity Levee Trails

    June 4, 2021
  • Hiking with dogs
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    Hiking with Dogs: Essential Trail Etiquette & Safety Tips

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    If you are reading this, you are likely a dog lover like myself. I’ve always had dogs in my adult life, and think life without dogs would be a sad and cold world. Like the saying goes, we don’t deserve…

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    Bridge over Skillman

    University Crossing / Ridgewood Trails

    April 7, 2022
    Rocky Point Trail

    Rocky Point Trail

    May 14, 2022

    River Legacy Park

    July 21, 2019
  • Shari Capehart Nature Preserve
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    Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve

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    Review: Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve in Arlington, is a lovely 59 acre cross timber slice of nature just south of I-20. Four ponds, rolling terrain, and a blend of prairie and forest teeming with wildlife make this an ideal place to…

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    Hiking in the Texas Heat

    June 22, 2020
    Hiking with dogs

    Hiking with Dogs: Essential Trail Etiquette & Safety Tips

    April 21, 2026

    Prairie Creek Park

    June 29, 2020
  • Best Denton Hiking Trails
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    Best Hiking Trails in Denton: 10 Trails Worth Your Time(2026 Guide)

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    Denton County offers some of the best hiking trails in North Texas, from Ray Roberts Lake State Park, to several amazing trails along Lake Grapevine, to the beauty of Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center. If you live in Dallas or…

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    DFW Hiking Trails Hidden Gems

    DFW Hiking: 10 Hidden Gems (Updated 2026)

    January 16, 2022
    Dallas Hiking Trails

    Best Dallas Hiking Trails: Complete 2026 Guide

    December 18, 2025
    AIDR Logo

    App Review: AIDR

    July 22, 2025
  • Best Hiking Fort Worth
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    Best Hiking Trails in Fort Worth: Scenic Trails Worth Your Time (2026 Guide)

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    While Fort Worth is well known for its extensive Trinity Trails paved trail system, there are lots of fantastic hiking trails in and around the Fort Worth area. For purposes of this guide, I am including trails that are in…

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    Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail Sign

    Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail

    September 11, 2022

    Trinity Trail at Lake Lavon

    June 12, 2022
    North Texas Trails - DFW Trail Map

    New Interactive Map!

    October 13, 2025
  • Dallas Hiking Trails
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    Best Dallas Hiking Trails: Complete 2026 Guide

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    Looking for the best Dallas hiking trails? Despite its urban reputation, Dallas offers surprisingly diverse terrain for hikers. From the rugged elevation at Cedar Ridge Preserve to the quiet woods of the Great Trinity Forest, Dallas County has trails that…

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    Cypress Waters Trail

    February 27, 2025

    Spring Creek Greenbelt – Frank E Harris

    May 14, 2021

    Campion Trail – North

    June 21, 2020
  • Marion Samson Park Falls
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    Marion Sansom Park

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    Review: A rocky / hilly mountain bike trail on the West Fork of the Trinity River, Marion Samson Park is also home to a rare DFW waterfall! Not one of the easier trails to mountain bike, or hike depending on…

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    SOPAC Trail Dallas

    SOPAC Trail

    April 6, 2022
    John F Burke Preserve Pond View

    John F. Burke Nature Preserve

    June 4, 2023
    Village Creek Drying Beds Northern Pintail

    Village Creek Drying Beds

    January 9, 2025
  • Crystal Canyon Natural Area
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    Crystal Canyon Natural Area

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    Review: Crystal Canyon Natural Area is a short but pretty trail. If you live nearby, it’s worth a visit, or if you are going somewhere else and this is on the way, good to pop in. Due to the short…

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    Wet Trails? No problem!

    May 17, 2020
    Cedar Ridge Preserve

    Cedar Ridge Preserve

    December 8, 2018
    Rocky Point Trail

    Rocky Point Trail

    May 14, 2022
  • North Texas Trails - DFW Trail Map
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    New Interactive Map!

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    A long standing item on my to do list has been to create a map for the blog, showing where the North Texas Trails are. I finally had made one, with markers for all the trails that I’ve posted about.…

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    How to Find Hiking Trails in North Texas: Apps, Maps and Local Tips

    January 28, 2025

    Spring Creek Greenbelt – Frank E Harris

    May 14, 2021

    Eisenhower State Park

    January 1, 2021
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