Best Dallas Hiking Trails: Complete 2026 Guide
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…
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…
Crystal Canyon Natural Area
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 trail…
New Interactive Map!
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.…
DFW Hiking: Lake Grapevine’s Trails Spotlight
Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Lake Grapevine is home to some of the most scenic hiking in North Texas. The combination of sweeping lake views, rugged rocky terrain, and the area’s signature reddish soil makes this a unique place…
Trophy Club Park
Another beautiful spot on Lake Grapevine, Trophy Club Park has a lot of things to do for nature lovers. Multiple trails take you through both forest and lakeside, and along a rather beautiful creek. There’s also an ATV trail system…
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Exciting plans are afoot to create a Regional Veloweb, as the disparate trails in North Texas are connected, allowing for uninterrupted access across DFW! Anybody who has tried to bike across town in North Texas has quickly realized that while…
App Review: AIDR
Summary: AIDR is a new app to help you with an emergency situation, even if you don’t have internet. This is a great resource to have on your phone, particularly if you like to explore in areas that may have…
DFW Hiking: Cedar Hill Trails Spotlight
While North Texas has many fantastic spots, there’s one gem just southwest of Dallas that consistently offers a unique variety of trails and natural beauty: Cedar Hill, Texas. Just south of I-20 in a hilly section of the area, Cedar Hill…
