Rocky Point Trail
Rocky Point Trail is a great trail that follows a creek and then the shores of Lake Grapevine. Like the other Lake Grapevine based trails, you’ll find a mix of rock and sandy trails, with a lot of varied things…
Knob Hills
Knob Hills is a DORBA (Dallas Off Road Bicycle Association) trail, located near Roanoke. This trail consists of a series of 6 loops that follow Denton Creek, just west of Lake Grapevine. This trail has it all, from gentle flats…
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
Located in beautiful Cedar Hill, near Joe Pool Lake, you will find the Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center. What this site lacks in long trails, it more than makes up for in beauty. The forests here are lush and the vistas…
Cedar Mountain Preserve
The city of Cedar Hill has so many amazing trails to enjoy, and this small nature preserve is worth a visit. Maintained by Dallas County and part of the Open Spaces program, this preserve’s trail takes you through it’s 100…
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…
Cottonwood Creek Preserve
Cottonwood Creek Preserve is a 200 acre park in Wilmer, which features meadows and an old pecan grove. A part of the Dallas Open Space Program, the preserve is the largest park in Wilmer, and provides a nice place to stroll…
Best Long Hiking Trails Near DFW: 8+ Mile Routes for Serious Hikers
Looking for the best long hikes in North Texas? While DFW does have lots of hiking trails, the majority of them are in the 3-5 mile range. There are some days when you just want to get out there and…
Old Fish Hatchery
The Old Fish Hatchery is located along the White Rock Lake trail, in a forested area at the southern edge of the lake. It consists of a grid of trails separated by the old cells or open spaces for the…
DFW Hiking: 10 Hidden Gems (Updated 2026)
What is a hiking hidden gem? While the DFW Metroplex has many places to hike or bike, not all of them are well known. When you look online for recommendations on where to hike, there are many lists that call…
