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  • Balcone Trail
    Paved

    Balcones Trail

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    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…

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    DFW Hiking: The Best of DFW!

    July 15, 2024
    Cleburne State Park

    Cleburne State Park

    October 23, 2024
    DFW Biking: Rails to Trails

    DFW Biking: Rails to Trails

    May 29, 2025
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    Cypress Waters Trail

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    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…

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    Old Fish Hatchery Entrance

    Old Fish Hatchery

    January 23, 2022

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

    January 28, 2025
    Shari Capehart Nature Preserve

    Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve

    April 18, 2026
  • Lakefront Trail
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    Lakefront Trail

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    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…

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    Bonham State Park

    December 8, 2018

    Cedar Hill State Park

    May 27, 2019

    Trinity SkyLine Trail / Trinity Levee Trails

    June 4, 2021
  • Colony Shoreline Trail - Bridge
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    Colony Shoreline Trail

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    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…

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    Greenspace Dallas

    Organization Spotlight: Greenspace Dallas

    August 31, 2026
    Lake Grapevine Trails

    DFW Hiking: Lake Grapevine’s Trails Spotlight

    September 24, 2025
    Bachman Lake

    Bachman Lake

    July 14, 2018
  • Trinity Strand Trail Parking
    Paved

    Trinity Strand Trail

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    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…

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    Crystal Canyon Natural Area

    Crystal Canyon Natural Area

    October 16, 2025

    Best State Parks Near Dallas-Fort Worth: 10 Day Trip Picks

    July 31, 2024

    Turner Falls

    September 2, 2019
  • Bridge over Skillman
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    University Crossing / Ridgewood Trails

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    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…

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    Eagle Mountain Park

    Eagle Mountain Park

    March 23, 2019
    Cedar Mountain Preserve Trail

    Cedar Mountain Preserve

    April 7, 2022

    North Shore – Lake Grapevine

    March 26, 2019
  • SOPAC Trail Dallas
    Paved

    SOPAC Trail

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    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…

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    North Texas Trails - DFW Trail Map

    New Interactive Map!

    October 13, 2025
    Trinity Strand Trail Parking

    Trinity Strand Trail

    April 20, 2023
    Village Creek Drying Beds Northern Pintail

    Village Creek Drying Beds

    January 9, 2025
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    Trinity SkyLine Trail / Trinity Levee Trails

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    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…

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    Trinity River Audubon Center

    December 6, 2021
    Connemara Meadow

    Connemara Meadow

    April 30, 2025
    DFW Waterfalls

    Waterfalls Near DFW: 10 Drivable Waterfalls to Explore (2026)

    June 27, 2025
  • Natural,  Paved

    Spring Creek Greenbelt – Frank E Harris

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    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…

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    Lemon Avenue Trail Review

    Lemmon Avenue Trail

    April 23, 2026
    Marion Samson Park Falls

    Marion Sansom Park

    November 4, 2025
    Bachman Lake

    Bachman Lake

    July 14, 2018
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    Spring Creek Nature Area

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    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…

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    Vitruvius Park

    Brookhaven Trail / Vitruvian Park

    July 14, 2018
    Dallas Hiking Trails

    Best Dallas Hiking Trails: Complete 2026 Guide

    December 18, 2025

    Hiking in the Texas Heat

    June 22, 2020
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