Hike Bluebonnet Trail

Cattail 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 have seasonal closures due to weather. Please check their Facebook page for updates. 

Cedar Hill State Park and Joe Pool Lake are located just outside of Downtown Dallas. While Joe Pool Lake has many access points, I prefer the picnic area I marked on the map. From this side of the lake you can watch the sunset drastically over a completely flat horizon, and if there are clouds you can witness a beautiful display of color across the water.It's pretty hot in the summer, but on a ...

Kiest 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.

Klyde Warren Park spans 5.2 acres over the Woodall Rogers Freeway in downtown Dallas and is a great place to spend an afternoon or Saturday. There are always a series of different food trucks that come and park next to it as well as a cafe located on site. There's plenty of open space, shaded picnic tables, and even a kids play area! Parking can be difficult here- you'll have to find street met...

The 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 where there is a designated parking lot specifically for the trail. There's a great park to stop off at ...

Little 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.