Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve
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…
Marion Sansom Park
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 the…
Cleburne State Park
Cleburne State Park is a beautiful park near the start of the Hill Country. The park is one of the original Texas state parks built by the Civilian Conversation Corp (CCC), and you’ll find several of the original structures in…
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…
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…
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…
Trinity Trail at Lake Lavon
The Trinity Trail at Lake Lavon is a 25 mile equestrian trail in Northeast Dallas. This is one of the longer natural trails in the area, with three trailheads. While this is an equestrian trail, hikers are welcome to enjoy…
