Dallas is full of hidden gems when it comes to nature, wildlife, and hiking trails. Here are a few local parks, nature centers, and trail systems where you can experience the best that Dallas has to offer.
The Buckeye Trail
The Texas Buckeye Trail, located in Dallas, offers local hikers the opportunity to experience Dallas in its natural state. Among the many features you’ll encounter while maneuvering the trails, you’ll see canopies, have access to the local river, be given the opportunity to climb large boulders, and view the city from above at the trail’s scenic overlook.
Scyene Overlook/Piedmont Ridge
The Piedmont Ridge Trail, located close to Dallas, brings hikers on a short 1.3-mile hike that traverses local Dallas terrain and provides locals with a stunning overlook view at the end of the trail. This is a simple hike with easy terrain, making it perfect for beginners.
Cedar Ridge Nature Center
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, located in nearby Plano, offers visitors an impressive 200-acre park facility that consists of several miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through grassy and wooded areas. The preserve also contains an observation tower that’ll provide you with an incredible view of the nearby city.
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