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    Top Spots in and near Waxahachie

    • 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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    • 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

      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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Hubbard, Texas

      Stargaze at Hubbard City Lakes Park

      4.5
      Hubbard City Lakes Park is located about two miles south of the town center of Hubbard off of Highway 31. If you're heading south on 31 you'll make a right on to Country Road 3360 (and if you're heading north you'll make a left). It will be a dirt road, but I took my VW wagon on it so most cars ...
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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 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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    • 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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    • Clifton, Texas

      Cliff Jump at Lake Whitney

      Lake Whitney is about 35 miles north of Waco, Texas. From Gholson Road, go left on Ranch Road 2114; then a left on Hwy 22, exit on FM 56 North, then exit on FM 2841. Google Maps will take you to the correct location if you head to Walling Bend Park.  There will be a parking lot on the left, and r...
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    • Eustace, Texas

      Wolfpen Hike and Bike Blue Trail

      5.0
      2.15 mi / 112 ft gain
      Wolfpen Hike and Bike Blue Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mabank, TX. This trail in Purtis Creek State Park is a little more rugged than other trails in the eastern part of Texas. The trail and other in the state park are clearly marked making it easy to follow along....
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    • Eustace, Texas

      Beaver Slide Nature Park Loop

      5.0
      1.63 mi / 223 ft gain
      Beaver Slide Nature Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Eustace, TX. This hike is fairly quick and is family-friendly. You can pack your camping gear into the primitive sites if you're looking for an overnight. Learn more about the campsites on the Texas.gov site.  Th...
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    Exploring Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano Texas

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