McKinney, Texas
Top Spots in and near McKinney
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Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, Texas
Hike at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary
2 miWalking 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.Read more -
McKinney, Texas
Mountain Bike at Erwin Park
8.25 mi / 40 ft gainErwin 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...Read more -
Princeton, Texas
Hike Sister Groves Trail
5.07.6 mi / 50 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Plano, Texas
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Loop
3.92.44 mi / 121 ft gainArbor 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...Read more -
Plano, Texas
Arbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop
2.31 mi / 121 ft gainArbor Hills Mountain Bike Loop is a 2.1 mile loop hike where you may see local wildlife located near Plano, TX.Read more -
Dallas, Texas
White Rock Lake Loop
5.09.39 mi / 328 ft gainWhite 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...Read more -
Pilot Point, Texas
Randy Bell Scenic Trail
5.02.48 mi / 154 ft gainRandy 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...Read more -
Dallas, Texas
Katy Trail
3.77.16 mi / 138 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Sherman, Texas
Mountain Bike at Binkley Park
2.7 miBinkley 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.Read more -
Dallas, Texas
Relax at Klyde Warren Park
4.8Klyde 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...Read more -
Euless, Texas
Little Bear Creek Trail
4.55 mi / 85 ft gainLittle 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.Read more -
Dallas, Texas
Kiest Park Trail
5.02.05 mi / 115 ft gainKiest 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.Read more -
Seagoville, Texas
Post Oak Trail
3.01.46 mi / 108 ft gainPost Oak Trail is an approximately 1.5 mile loop hike that is both family and dog friendly located near Seagoville, TX.Read more -
Dallas, Texas
Cattail Pond Loop
5.02.52 mi / 325 ft gainCattail 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...Read more -
Cedar Hill, Texas
Watch the Sunset at Joe Pool Lake
4.0Cedar 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...Read more
Camping and Lodging in McKinney
Farmersville, Texas
Lakeland Pavilion
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Lakeland Pavilion is a pleasant picnic pavilion and large group campground accommodating up to 500 visitors for picnicking, boat...
Princeton, Texas
Clear Lake (Tx)
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Clear Lake Campground has a prime location on the shores of Lavon Lake. It is the only shaded campground at the lake, and provid...
Wylie, Texas
East Fork (Tx)
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East Fork Campground, on the southern shores of Lavon Lake, is a popular escape for city dwellers in the Dallas, Texas area or f...
Lavon, Texas
Lavonia
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Lavonia Campground is a scenic Texas getaway just beyond the Dallas metropolitan area. Visitors can camp, swim, fish, boat or us...
Hickory Creek, Texas
Westlake Day Use
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Westlake features four group shelters on Lewisville Lake, where visitors can spend a day picnicking or boating on the almost 30,...
Hickory Creek, Texas
Hickory Creek
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Hickory Creek sits on the extremely popular Lewisville Lake near Dallas, Texas. The almost 30,000-acre reservoir attracts a fair...