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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Plano, Texas

      Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop

      2.31 mi / 121 ft gain
      Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop is a 2.1 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Plano, TX.
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    • Plano, Texas

      Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Loop

      3.9
      2.44 mi / 20 ft gain
      Arbor 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...
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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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    • Mineral Wells, Texas

      Rock Climb at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

      Lake Mineral Wells State Park is located about an hour West of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Highway driving gets you all the way to the park's entrance just minutes before entering the town of Mineral Wells. Entrance Fee and Climber Registration is required at the guard shack. Climbing topo...
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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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