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…
Fort Richardson State Park
Fort Richardson State Park has one of the more unique features found in a state park, an old pre Civil War Fort! Explore history and nature in this one of a kind location about an hour and a half from…
John F. Burke Nature Preserve
The John F. Burke Nature Preserve has recently undergone a huge renovation, boasting nature trails that are accessible by all, and ample places to view and enjoy the natural wetlands near the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. While not…
Texas Buckeye Trails
The Texas Buckeye Trails are a mix of paved trail and natural trail, that currently are a work in progress. Texas Master Naturalists are busy crafting this new trail in South Dallas along the Trinity River, providing access to a…
Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail
Cross Timbers Equestrian Trail is another trail system on scenic Lake Grapevine near Roanoke and Flower Mound. The trail is a linear trail, and intersects with the better maintained Knob Hills trail. While this trail does offer lake views and…
Frasier Dam Recreation Area
Frasier Dam Recreation Area is a new nature preserve along the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. This preserve can be enjoyed by people of all skill levels, and allows for easy hiking, mountain biking and canoeing / kayaking. Distance…
Trinity Trail at Lake Lavon
The Trinity Trail at Lake Lavon is a 25 mile equestrian trail in Northeast Dallas. This is one of the longer natural trails in the area, with three trailheads. While this is an equestrian trail, hikers are welcome to enjoy…
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…
