Balcones Trail
A relatively new trail in Cedar Hill, the Balcones Trail is a 4 mile paved path that connects several of Cedar Hill’s premiere nature locations. Starting north of Cedar Hill State Park, the Balcones Trail passes by Cedar Ridge Preserve…
Cypress Waters Trail
A “loop” around North Lake in Coppell, the Cypress Waters Trail is next to the The Sound and other Cypress Waters properties. Theree are some nice amenities along the trail, and seeing cows wandering near the trail was fun, but…
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…
Trinity Strand Trail
The Trinity Strand Trail is a short 2.5 mile paved trail that connects parts of the Dallas Design District. It’s a good trail for people who live in the area and want to get some exercise, or a way to…
University Crossing / Ridgewood Trails
The University Crossing and RIdgewood Trails extend from Glencoe Park, through Mockingbird Station, across East Dallas to the SOPAC trail. This critical trail provides access from Katy Trail to White Rock Lake. The trail itself is flat and linear, serving…
SOPAC Trail
The SOPAC trail, or Southern Pacific Trail, is a 5.5 mile trail, built on a former railroad corridor. Part of the East Dallas bike trail system, it provides connections to several other trails in the area. It’s a linear paved…
Trinity SkyLine Trail / Trinity Levee Trails
If you explore the Trinity Skyline Trail or Levee Trails, prepare for an entirely different view of Downtown Dallas or the Trinity River than you are used to. I drive past the Trinity bottomlands many times in the past, but…
Spring Creek Greenbelt – Frank E Harris
Spring Creek Greenbelt lies across from the trails at Spring Creek Forest Preserve, allowing more access to the creekbed. As well as the dirt trails, you can also access a short paved trail leading to a pond with a pavillion…
Spring Creek Nature Area
Spring Creek Nature Area is a great paved trail system in Richardson that meanders along Spring Creek. While mainly paved, there is a half a mile nature trail that you can explore to get a bit more wild, but for…
