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Crowley, Texas

Top Spots in and near Crowley

  • Fort Worth, Texas

    Hike the Dam Drop Loop

    4.0
    2.5 mi / 223 ft gain
    Starting 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...
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  • Cedar Hill, Texas

    Watch the Sunset at Joe Pool Lake

    4.0
    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 yo...
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Cattail Pond Loop

    5.0
    2.52 mi / 325 ft gain
    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 ha...
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  • Cleburne, Texas

    White Tail Hollow Trail

    4.0
    1.65 mi / 230 ft gain
    White-tail Hollow Trail is a 1.6 mile loop hike that takes you by a lake located near Cleburne, TX.
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  • Fort Worth, Texas

    Hike Eagle Mountain Park

    4.3
    10 mi / 285 ft gain
    Located 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...
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  • Euless, Texas

    Little Bear Creek Trail

    4.5
    5 mi / 85 ft gain
    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. 
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Kiest Park Trail

    5.0
    2.05 mi / 115 ft gain
    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.
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  • Glen Rose, Texas

    Camp at Dinosaur Valley State Park

    4.0
    3 mi
    Starting at the Cedar Brake Outer Loop trailhead, leave your car and toss your pack on your back. You'll walk along some pretty single track-style paths and depending on what season you've chosen, you might be treated to some lovely Texas wildflowers. You'll come to a river crossing and get to co...
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  • Glen Rose, Texas

    Equestrian Blue Hole And Limestone Ledge Loop

    5.0
    3.03 mi / 302 ft gain
    Equestrian, Blue Hole and Limestone Ledge Loop is a 3 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Glen Rose, TX. This is a 111 foot elevation, loop style hike that is great for all skill and experience level hikers. Some parts of the hike are paved while other parts are dirt- at times t...
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  • Glen Rose, Texas

    Blue Hole Trail

    5.0
    1.15 mi / 223 ft gain
    Dinosaur Valley is located in the small town of Glen Rose about an hour and a half Southwest of Dallas. While the main purpose of the park is the continual preservation of dinosaur tracks that were fossilized at the edge of an ancient ocean millions of years ago, there are also tons of activities...
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  • Glen Rose, Texas

    Paluxy River Trail

    5.0
    3.89 mi / 502 ft gain
    Paluxy River Trail is an out-and-back hike that follows along the Paluxy River in Dinosaur Valley State Park located near Glen Rose, TX. This trail is relatively flat, making for a good hike for the family especially since it's an out-and-back and you can turnaround early if needed.  This trail ...
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Relax at Klyde Warren Park

    4.8
    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 pic...
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Katy Trail

    3.7
    7.16 mi / 138 ft gain
    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 wher...
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  • Glen Rose, Texas

    Feed Exotic Wildlife at Fossil Rim

    5.0
    Fossil Rim Wildlife Center started it's journey about 30 years ago when a few passionate conservationists took it upon themselves to start a fight to save many endangered species. Over the last few decades they have turned the center from a small park to an expansive area that is home to nearly 1...
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  • Dallas, Texas

    White Rock Lake Loop

    5.0
    9.39 mi / 328 ft gain
    White 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...
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  • Mineral Wells, Texas

    Penitentiary Hollow via Red Waterfront Trail

    4.9
    1.44 mi / 249 ft gain
    Lake Mineral Wells is one of the closest state parks in the area located less than an hour and a half from Dallas and only 45 minutes from Fort Worth. It sits in the heart of cattle country and offers several outdoor adventures. The trail starts from the Eastern parking lot and heads straight to...
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Camping and Lodging in Crowley

Rocky Creek Park (Benbrook Lake)
Crowley, Texas

Rocky Creek Park (Benbrook Lake)

Mustang
Fort Worth, Texas

Mustang

Longhorn
Fort Worth, Texas

Longhorn

Bear Creek
Fort Worth, Texas

Bear Creek

North Holiday Park
Benbrook, Texas

North Holiday Park

Holiday(Texas)
Fort Worth, Texas

Holiday(Texas)

Guides, Insights and Stories from Crowley

Exploring Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano Texas

Exploring Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano Texas

Cameron Catanzano