9 Dallas Trails you HAVE to check out!
Written by Haley Cottey
I have lived in the Dallas area all my life but I still have so many trails I have not explored! However, since I started leading hikes on my home trails, I often hear things like "I grew up in California and moved here a few years ago. There is just nothing to do here" and while I totally know where people are coming from and I have said this myself countless times about DFW, I have made it my mission to explore this metroplex and prove you can enjoy the outdoors even in DFW.
So I did some research, reached out to local groups like DORBA, Sisterhood hikes and such, Hikerbabes and DFW Hiking and Outdoors and came up with a few great places to start depending on how much time you have and if you want to bike or hike.
To make it even more fun, I put these trails on a bingo card and a map so you can see where they all are and check them off as you explore them! Head to your app store and download the new (and free) TrailBingo app to start exploring DFW! We have cards for trails, paved trails, mountain bike trails (check the DORBA cards) and more!
Today I want to highlight our Dallas Trails card. These are trails that are mostly for hikers! I would love to know which ones YOU have been to so let me know in the comments.
Remember to always plan ahead, make sure the trail is open and follow Leave No Trace principles.
9 Awesome trails in Dallas
1. Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve in Allen (bonus: check out the outdoor aerial yoga classes by our friends at the Yogitreehouse)
2. Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas (bonus: attend one of their awesome events and learn all about the interesting history of the area and surrounding wildlife)
3. Piedmont Ridge Trail in Dallas
4. John F Burke Nature Preserve in Farmers Branch
5. Spring Creek Forest Preserve in Garland (bonus: attend a guided nature walk)
6. Heard Nature Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney (bonus: attend one of the many kid friendly events or enjoy the museum)
7. Cedar Ridge Preserve in Dallas
8. McCord Park in Little Elm
9. Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (bonus: rent a kayak and enjoy the beautiful pond or hike to the connecting Bob Woodruff Park)
Download the card that includes these 9 trails on the TrailBingo App. Once you download the app, head to "browse cards" and download the Dallas Trails Bingo card!
Where is your favorite place to explore?
