Top 10 Hikes in Dallas-Fort WorthIf you know the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you know we don't have any mountains or canyons, or crazy elevation changes that make for an epic hike. It was a challenge at first to find any hikes I really liked, but when I stepped out of the downtown just a little bit I found some favorite hikes that I still continue to go to today. Most people that live in this area will tell you to go to White Rock Lake, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, or Trinity skyline trail but there are way better trails than those! Here are my favorite DFW hikes that have great views, they are not paved, and can be challenging based on the distance. 1. North Shore Trail Location: Flower Mound, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: Up to 18 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Activities: Hiking and Mountain biking Attractions: Lake views, wildlife, forest views, marina views, Texas wildflowers and foliage, camping *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.* 2. Marion Sansom Park Location: Fort Worth, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: Varying distances based on which trails you do Difficulty: Moderate Activities: Hiking and Mountain biking Attractions: Waterfall, wildlife, forest views, lake views, Texas wildflowers and foliage *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times* 3. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge (There is a small fee to go here) Location: Fort Worth, Texas Trail Type: Out and Back and Loop Distance: Varying distances based on which trails you do Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Activities: Hiking Attractions: Lake view, wildlife, forest views, historical markers, nature center, Texas wildflowers and foliage *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times* 4. Horseshoe Trail Location: Grapevine, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: 4.4 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Activities: Hiking and Mountain Biking Attractions: Lake views, forest views, wildlife, Texas wildflowers and foliage *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times* 5. Eagle Mountain Lake Park Trail Location: Fort Worth, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: 7.5 miles Difficulty: Moderate Activities: Hiking and Mountain Biking Attractions: Lake views, wildlife, forest views, Texas wildflowers and foliage *No Dogs allowed* 6. Pilot Knoll Trail Location: Argyle, Texas Trail Type: Out and Back Distance: 7.9 miles Difficulty: Moderate Activities: Hiking and Horseback riding Attractions: Wildlife, lake views, Old Alton bridge, forest views, ponds, Texas wildflowers and foliage, camping *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times* 7. Cedar Ridge Preserve Location: Cedar Ridge, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: Varying distances based on the trails you go on Difficulty: Moderate Activities: Hiking Attractions: Wildlife, pond view, forest views, Texas wildflowers and foliage *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times* 8. Erwin Park Full Loop Location: McKinney, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: 8.9 miles Difficulty: Moderate Activities: Hiking and Mountain Biking Attractions: Wildlife, pond views, prairie views, forest views, Texas wildflowers and foliage, camping *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times* 9. Clear Creek Wetlands and Prairie Trail Location: Denton, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: Varying distances based on the trails you go on Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Activities: Hiking Attractions: Wildlife, pond views, prairie views, forest views, river views, Texas wildflowers and foliage 10. Llela Nature Preserve (There is a small fee to go here) Location: Lewisville, Texas Trail Type: Loop Distance: Varying distances based on the trails you go on Difficulty: Easy Activities: Hiking Attractions: Wildlife, pond views, forest views, prairie views, river views, Texas wildflowers and foliage, great area to photograph wildlife, landscape, and foliage, visitor center, camping *Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash* Also, all of these hikes are kid friendly and since most are by the water you could even do kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, boating, or fishing! These are my favorite hikes in DFW that I keep going back to over and over again throughout the year! To help you book mark these trails, I recommend downloading the "AllTrails" app. It can help give you directions to the trail, read up on reviews, see photos of the trail, show you weather conditions, trail type, gps map while you hike, and bonus it's FREE to download. I know there are other apps like this, but this is my preferred one that I use every time I go out on a hike. Happy hiking y'all! Photos from the top 10 DFW Hikes
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