DFW Local Hikes

Something that I have been wanting to do for a while is to create a resource where people can easily sort through the places I have hiked to find the hike that is right for them. To test this and see if it is something that people are interest in, I have compiled a list of Dallas-Fort Worth hikes. I do want to note a couple of things, none of these trails require special equipment and are easy enough to hike due to there being very little change in elevation.

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Easy 

Arbor Hills 

• Cost: Free
• Restrooms: Yes
• Water: Yes
• Trail Type: Paved walking trail, dirt side trails
• Experience: No experience needed, suitable for all ages. 
• Dogs: Yes, on leash
• Accessibility: Paved trails are accessible for strollers and other mobility devices 
• Equipment needed: Bring water, snacks, and dog bags (if applicable)
• Website and AllTrails

White Rock Lake

• Cost: Free
• Restrooms: Yes
• Water: Yes
• Trail Type: Paved trail
• Experience: No experience needed, suitable for all ages. 
• Dogs: Yes, on leash
• Accessibility: Paved trails are accessible for strollers and other mobility devices 
• Equipment needed: Bring water, snacks, and dog bags (if applicable)
• Website and AllTrails

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Moderate

Ray Roberts State Park

• Cost: Day pass required, $7 per person
• Restrooms: Yes
• Water: Yes, at some trailheads but not all
• Trail Type: Packed dirt trails
• Experience: Little experience needed but depending on trail length probably not suitable for small children. 
• Dogs: Yes, on leash
• Accessibility: Walking trails only, no strollers or mobility devices
• Equipment needed: Bring water, snacks, possible need for trekking poles if you prefer to use them, and dog bags (if applicable)
• Website and AllTrails
• Note: This state park has two branches on opposite sides of the lake. Dogs are not allowed in any park buildings. 

Cedar Hill State Park

• Cost: Day pass required, $7 per person
• Restrooms: Yes
• Water: Yes, at some trailheads but not all
• Trail Type: Packed dirt trail
• Experience: Little experience needed but depending on trail length probably not suitable for small children. 
• Dogs: Yes, on leash
• Accessibility: Walking trails only, no strollers or mobility devices
• Equipment needed: Bring water, snacks, possible need for trekking poles if you prefer to use them, and dog bags (if applicable)
• Website and AllTrails
• Note: Dogs are not allowed in any park buildings. 

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Difficult

Fort Worth Nature Center

• Cost: $6 Adults (13-64) | $2 Children (3-12, under 3 FREE) | $3 Seniors (65+) |$1 Discount per person (with Military ID-Active/Retired) | $1 Dogs
• Restrooms: Yes, at the trailheads
• Water: I believe there is a water fountain at the Interpretive Center  
• Trail Type: Packed dirt trail
• Experience: Little experience needed but depending on trail length probably not suitable for small children. 
• Dogs: Yes, on leash
• Accessibility: Walking trails only, no strollers or mobility devices
• Equipment needed: Bring water, snacks, possible need for trekking poles if you prefer to use them, and dog bags (if applicable)
• Website and AllTrails
• Note: Some elevation gain, marked difficult due to elevation and possible length of hike but there are shorter trails. 

LBJ National Grasslands

• Cost: $10 to park at trailhead – cash required
• Restrooms: yes, primitive
• Water: I believe there is a water spigot at the Tadra Trailhead
• Trail Type: Packed dirt and sand
• Experience: Some experience needed, not suitable for small children
• Dogs: Yes, on leash
• Accessibility: Walking and horse trails only, no strollers or mobility devices
• Equipment needed: Bring water, snacks, possible need for trekking poles if you prefer to use them, and dog bags (if applicable)
• Website and AllTrails
• Note: Yes, this trail is almost 9 miles, there are ways to shorten it. Marked difficult based on length and sandy tail conditions. These are popular horse trails and some sections do have cattle. If you are bringing your dog please be aware of the stock animals.

Let me know what you think of these trails and this layout for trail information. Also, please let me know if you are interested in a day hiker equipment list. I’d also love to know what your favorite trails are. Talk to you in the comments! Safe travels.

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Thank you KW Photography for allowing me to use your wonderful photos!

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