My favorite hiking trails in Texas, mostly North Texas and Hill Country. Spend some time outdoors, touch grass. It's fabulous for your mental health
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Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Hiking Trails located in the Dallas Area
Super quiet walking trail, with a decent chance of running into some wildlife, and a interesting historical homestead.
LLELA Nature Preserve
My favorite trail in the D/FW Metroplex. A bike trail, so hikers pay attention!
North Shore Trail
Easier trail than Northshore on Grapevine Lake
Lake Grapevine Horseshoe Trail, Texas - 2,920 Reviews, Map
Easy walking trail in Flower Mound with a creek and a few playgrounds for the kiddos
Stone Creek Park | Flower Mound, TX
My favorite trail on Lewisville Lake, so far.
Johnny Broyles Nature Trail | Town of Little Elm, TX
Nice shaded walk across from the city Rec Center
Thrive Nature Park
Mostly paved, with some trail available, well shaded, with 2 playgrounds and a story walk
Lewisville Central Park
Dallas area greenery!
Loop Trails | Dallas Parks, TX
Texas Hill Country
Beautiful Texas Hill Country has some of the best hiking in Texas
Worth a several day hiking trip, as you can go around the rock and up it. My absolute favorite hike in Texas, and I still haven't made it for the night time "singing." And if you get tired of hiking, near by Fredericksburg has amazing food and shop...
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Located in Hill Country, beware the rapid increase in elevation if you're not used to it! This trail is every bit as beautiful as the pictures imply.
Lost Maples State Natural Area — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
1 hour walking tours, by appointment only
The Painted Rocks Historical Site - Paint Rock, Texas
Hiking, then a dip in the water sounds amazing right now!
Pedernales Falls State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Hike, ride (bike or horse!) or even camp in Bandera, TX. Trails range from easy to rugged, so there's something for everyone. Check the link for alerts, such as burn bans before going.
Hill Country State Natural Area — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
My old stomping grounds
Medina Loop — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Big loop around Bandera with featured sites for camping, parks, ranching, and other lodging options
