Arlington, Texas
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Arlington
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Dallas, Texas
Cattail Pond Loop
5.02.52 mi / 325 ft gainCattail Pond Loop is a 2.5 mile loop trail with its turning point at Cattail Pond. The trail can also be done starting on the Escarpment Trail (starting from the same parking lot) if you're looking to add some variety. Cattail Pond Loop is located near Cedar Hill, TX. Cedar Ridge Preserve may ha...Read more -
Dallas, Texas
Kiest Park Trail
5.02.05 mi / 115 ft gainKiest Park Trail is a 2 mile loop that's great for stretching your legs and is dog-friendly. Kiest Park is located near Dallas, TX with parking off of Kiest Circle.Read more -
Euless, Texas
Little Bear Creek Trail
4.55 mi / 85 ft gainLittle Bear Creek Trail is an approximately 5 mile loop located near Euless, TX. This hike includes views of Little Bear Creek as well as the ponds in McCormick Park once you cross over Fuller-Wiser Rd. This trail is both kid and dog friendly.Read more -
Dallas, Texas
Katy Trail
3.77.16 mi / 138 ft gainThe Katy Trail cuts through the busy downtown Dallas area and offers the perfect way to get away for a lunch break or afternoon walk. The trail runs from Mockingbird to Houston St and can be traveled in both directions. The best place for parking is at the North end off of Travis and Knox St wher...Read more -
Dallas, Texas
White Rock Lake Loop
5.09.39 mi / 328 ft gainWhite Rock Lake is the crown jewel of Dallas. It includes a 9.3 mile loop trail that is available for hikers, bikers, and walkers. In addition to the trail, there are several scenic docks for fishers or people just looking to spend the evening somewhere outside of downtown. Whether you are lookin...Read more -
Fort Worth, Texas
Hike the Dam Drop Loop
4.02.5 mi / 223 ft gainStarting at the parking lot at the top of the hill there are great views of the lake. As you descend on the criss-crossing trails, be careful of crumbling rocks. At the bottom of the park which borders the river just below the dam, you will find waterfalls and a pool.Trails are not well marked, s...Read more -
Seagoville, Texas
Post Oak Trail
3.01.46 mi / 108 ft gainPost Oak Trail is an approximately 1.5 mile loop hike that is both family and dog friendly located near Seagoville, TX.Read more -
Plano, Texas
Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop
2.31 mi / 121 ft gainArbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop is a 2.1 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Plano, TX.Read more -
Plano, Texas
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Loop
3.92.44 mi / 121 ft gainArbor Hills Nature Preserve is a free, fantastic get-away for a quick dose of the outdoors in the middle of the busy city. Safe and family-friendly, this preserve has a wide variety of visitors doing every type of activity, from jogging to mountain biking to drone flying. The playground sits nex...Read more -
Fort Worth, Texas
Hike Eagle Mountain Park
4.310 mi / 285 ft gainLocated just north of Fort Worth, Eagle Mountain Park offers about ten miles of trails (roundtrip, two different loops) with great views of the beautiful Eagle Mountain Lake, and serene walks through cross timber forest. There are two main loops. The northern loop is about 3.5 miles round trip. T...Read more -
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, Texas
Hike at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
2 miWalking the trails at the Heard is different each time. There are seasonal surprises along each trail ranging from trout lilies in the early spring to eryngo in the fall. Plus, I never know when I'll spot a bobcat or other wildlife living out in the sanctuary.Read more -
Cleburne, Texas
White Tail Hollow Trail
4.01.65 mi / 230 ft gainWhite-tail Hollow Trail is a 1.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Cleburne, TX.Read more -
Princeton, Texas
Hike Sister Groves Trail
5.07.6 mi / 50 ft gainThe parking area contains ample parking, bathrooms and covered picnic tables. The clearly marked trail head sits to the south of the circular parking area and welcomes hikers, trail-runners, mountain bikers, and dogs. The trail is a 7 mile loop that consists of 4 smaller trails that are clearly...Read more -
Pilot Point, Texas
Randy Bell Scenic Trail
5.02.48 mi / 154 ft gainRandy Bell Scenic Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located in Ray Roberts Lake State Park near Pilot Point, TX. There is a fee to enter the park, but you can also purchase a state park annual pass. Learn more by visiting the Texas.gov state park website. This is an ADA accessible t...Read more