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…
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…
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth is a gorgeous place to see wildflowers and explore a unique remnant of the prarie ecoregion that Fort Worth was built on. It’s a beautiful and gorgeous place in any season, but especially…
Connemara Meadow
Connemara Meadow is a bit different than the other places reviewed on this site. With over 3 miles of trails, you can wander along a dirt trail next to Rowlett Creek, or explore mowed paths through the 72 acre meadow.…
Village Creek Drying Beds
Note: Village Creek Drying Beds are currently closed due to an oil spill that occurred in late spring. Check official sites before visiting. The Village Creek Drying Beds are a birdwatcher’s paradise! Located on the site of a former wastewater…
Bachman Greenbelt Trail
Bachman Greenbelt Trail is another successful grass roots project, made possible via a partnership between Friends of Bachman Lake and Greenspace Dallas. While Bachman Lake is a popular spot to get outside, the greenbelt had not seen the same level…
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…
