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SOPAC Trail Dallas

SOPAC Trail

Review: The SOPAC trail, or Southern Pacific Trail, is a 5.5 mile trail, built on a former railroad corridor. Part of ...
Pecan Tree at Cottonwood Creek

Cottonwood Creek Preserve

Review: Cottonwood Creek Preserve is a 200 acre park in Wilmer, which features meadows and an old pecan grove. A ...
Best Long Hikes in DFW

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 ...
Old Fish Hatchery Entrance

Old Fish Hatchery

Review: The Old Fish Hatchery is located along the White Rock Lake trail, in a forested area at the southern ...
DFW Hiking Trails Hidden Gems

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 ...
Bob Jones Nature Center

Bob Jones Nature Center

Review: Bob Jones Nature Center, located in Southlake near Lake Grapevine, offers miles of trails to explore either in the ...
John Bunker Sands Boardwalk

John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center

Review: John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center is an amazing place! The learning center explains the value and importance of the ...
Grapevine Springs Preserve

Grapevine Springs Preserve

Review: Grapevine Springs Preserve is a 16 acre park in Coppell, with gravel trails and some natural trails. A part ...
Hiking: What You Need

Hiking: What You Need

Hiking is a bit like running, all you really need is shoes and get walking! You don’t need to spend ...
Trinity River Audubon Center

Trinity River Audubon Center

Review: Considered the gateway to the Trinity Forest, the Trinity River Audubon Center is located in SE Dallas and home ...

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