McKinney, Texas

Top Spots in and near McKinney

  • Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, Texas

    Hike at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

    2 mi
    Walking 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. 
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  • McKinney, Texas

    Mountain Bike at Erwin Park

    8.25 mi / 40 ft gain
    Erwin Park is a single-track loop system designed for mountain biking which has drawn interest from trail runners and hikers, as there are tight turns, fast downhills, and technical sections of stacked logs.There are numerous parking lots for different entry points into the trail system. At the m...
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  • Princeton, Texas

    Hike Sister Groves Trail

    5.0
    7.6 mi / 50 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Plano, Texas

    Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Loop

    3.9
    2.44 mi / 121 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Pilot Point, Texas

    Randy Bell Scenic Trail

    5.0
    2.48 mi / 154 ft gain
    Randy 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...
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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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  • Sherman, Texas

    Mountain Bike at Binkley Park

    2.7 mi
    Binkley Trail Bike Park, providing 2.7 miles "and growing to 7 miles" of sweet single track mountain biking provided by the City of Sherman, TX.
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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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  • 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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  • Seagoville, Texas

    Post Oak Trail

    3.0
    1.46 mi / 108 ft gain
    Post Oak Trail is an approximately 1.5 mile loop hike that is both family and dog friendly located near Seagoville, TX.
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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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  • 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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Top Activities

Camping and Lodging in McKinney

Lakeland Pavilion
Farmersville, Texas

Lakeland Pavilion

Clear Lake (Tx)
Princeton, Texas

Clear Lake (Tx)

East Fork (Tx)
Wylie, Texas

East Fork (Tx)

Lavonia
Lavon, Texas

Lavonia

Westlake Day Use
Hickory Creek, Texas

Westlake Day Use

Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek, Texas

Hickory Creek

Guides, Insights and Stories from McKinney

Exploring Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano Texas

Exploring Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano Texas

Cameron Catanzano