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Best Running Trails in Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)
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items Top scenic, paved & long-run routes for marathon training, daily runs & weekend miles
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Nature Preserves & Scenic Trails
Long Run Routes
Short Trail Runs
Waterfront Trail Runs
Nature Preserves & Scenic Trails
Shaded and scenic DFW running trails through nature preserves—ideal for cooler summer runs, trail-style training, and peaceful miles surrounded by trees and wildlife.
Great mix of paved and natural trails, easy parking, bathrooms, and beautiful views. Dog-friendly overall, with plenty of space to hike, bike, or run. Well-maintained and offers routes for all levels.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve | Plano, TX
My go-to spot when I want to get serious miles in. The trails connect so you can keep extending your run, the paths are wide and clean, and it never feels too crowded. Super pretty, open, and just an easy place to settle into a long run.
Oak Point Nature Preserve | Plano, TX
Large, peaceful meadow with big open space and multiple pathways to explore. Surrounded by nature and perfect for calm walks, easy runs, and dog-friendly adventures. Great visibility, relaxing scenery, and plenty of room for dogs to roam.
Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve | Allen, TX
Great trail for walking or running with your dog. Well-maintained, mostly paved paths, lots of shade, and a calm creek setting make it comfortable even on warmer days.
Spring Creek Nature Area | Richardson, TX
Challenging, hilly trail with scenic overlooks—great for strength-building runs and trail-style training in Dallas.
Cedar Ridge Preserve | Dallas, TX
Crushed granite and dirt trails with rolling terrain—popular for trail runners and cross-training days.
Erwin Park Trails | McKinney, TX
Tree-lined trails with soft ground options—ideal for joint-friendly runs and peaceful nature miles.
River Legacy Park | Arlington, TX
Quiet scenic trail system with multiple loops—perfect for trail workouts, exploration runs, and low-traffic miles.
Clear Creek Nature Trails | Denton, TX
Elm Fork Greenbelt Trail | Denton, TX
Erwin Park Trails | McKinney, TX
Long Run Routes
Long, mostly paved DFW running trails perfect for marathon and half-marathon training, steady-state runs, and building weekly mileage.
Iconic Dallas running trail with a lively atmosphere—great for tempo runs and steady miles.
The Katy Trail | Dallas, TX
Popular long-distance paved trail ideal for half and full marathon prep in DFW.
Campion Trail | Irving, TX
This trail runs along neighborhoods and office buildings and stays active throughout the day. Easy access, safe, and super dog-friendly with a dog park conveniently located at the trail entrance. Great for daily walks, quick workouts, and pet-friendl...
Legacy Trail | Plano, TX
Extensive paved trail system perfect for long runs and consistent mileage building.
Chisholm Trail | Plano, TX
Good for going long distance and it runs straight through Plano. The downside is lots of crosswalks with busy streets and it cuts through neighborhoods, so it's not super scenic. No shade at all, so it gets hot quick. The nice part is it connects int...
Preston Ridge Trail | Plano, TX
A great paved trail for long runs in McKinney. Mostly flat with scenic creek views and enough distance to build serious mileage — perfect for half and full marathon training.
Wilson Creek Trail | McKinney, TX
Scenic greenbelt trail with rolling terrain—great for mid-distance and long training runs.
Bluebonnet Trail Greenbelt | Plano, TX
Scenic paved trail in Irving, TX along the Trinity River with flat, fast miles ideal for long runs, half marathon training, and easy recovery runs. Sam Houston Trail Park connects to Campion Trail and offers peaceful water views, bridges, and smooth ...
Sam Houston Trail Park | Irving, TX
Scenic paved trails in McKinney, TX perfect for long runs, half-marathon training, and tempo workouts. Bonnie Wenk Park connects to Towne Lake Park with wide paths, water views, and well-maintained surfaces ideal for runners of all levels.
Bonnie Wenk Park | McKinney, TX
One of the best long run routes in DFW, Trinity Trails in Fort Worth offers 100+ miles of scenic paved paths along the Trinity River. Flat, fast, and marathon-training friendly with skyline views and shaded sections. Perfect for distance runners and ...
Trinity Trails | Fort Worth, TX
Mostly flat, well-paved, and super easy to follow with great lake views the entire loop. Perfect for long runs, with plenty of water fountains along the way. It does get pretty busy, especially during peak times.
White Rock Lake Trail | Dallas, TX
Iconic skyline views with wide paths—great for long runs, photography stops, and city-scenic miles.
Trinity Skyline Trail | Dallas, TX
Technical dirt trail along the lake—best for trail runners wanting hills, terrain variety, and strength-building miles.
North Shore Trail | Grapevine, TX
Long, shaded paved trail ideal for endurance runs, steady pacing, and summer training miles.
Bear Creek Trail | Euless, TX
Smooth scenic path with gentle turns—perfect for tempo runs, progression miles, and long-distance training.
Russell Creek Greenbelt | Plano, TX
Short Trail Runs
Shorter DFW running trails ideal for quick workouts, recovery runs, tempo sessions, or busy weekday schedules.
Compact paved trail perfect for easy runs, walk-runs, or speed workouts.
Watters Branch Creek Trail | Allen, TX
flat, paved trail in Allen that’s perfect for quick runs, recovery days, and beginner-friendly mileage.
Allen Station Park and Cottonwood Creek Path | Allen, TX
Short paved trail ideal for quick weekday runs and recovery miles.
Rowlett Creek Trail | Allen, TX
Flat waterfront loop with skyline views—great for easy miles, recovery runs, and sunset jogs.
Lake Carolyn Loop | Irving,Texas
Breckinridge Park Trail | Richardson, TX
Cottonwood Creek Greenbelt | Frisco, TX
Waterfront Trail Runs
Scenic DFW waterfront running trails featuring lake views, breezes, and flatter terrain—great for long runs, sunset miles, and mental reset runs.
Mostly flat, well-paved, and super easy to follow with great lake views the entire loop. Perfect for long runs, with plenty of water fountains along the way. It does get pretty busy, especially during peak times.
White Rock Lake Trail | Dallas, TX
Flat lakeside trail with open views—great for long runs and sunset miles.
Colony Shoreline Trail | The Colony, TX
Paved waterfront trail along Lake Lewisville—ideal for steady runs and marathon training.
Lakefront Trail | Little Elm, TX
Marine Creek Trail | Fort Worth, TX
Tribute Shoreline Nature Trail | The Colony, TX