Hike, Walk and bike trails

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The Blue Ridge Park Trail is a part of the City of Plano trails system. This short connector trail runs though Blue Ridge Park in Plano, and connects to the Bluebonnet Trail. The Blue Ridge Park Trail also connects to Thomas Elementary School.

www.plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Blue-Ridge-Park-72

The Bluebonnet Trail is a part of the City of Plano trails system. This trail extends over 7 miles, with a short break near Preston Rd. Bluebonnet Trail provides a continuous trail connection with at   grade street crossings from Alma Rd to Preston Rd. The Bluebonnet Trail connects to a number of other Plano trails including the Blue Ridge Park Trail, the Preston Ridge Trail, the Shady Brook Trail, and the Chisholm Trail. The trail also connects to a number of community features.

www.visitennis.org/bluebonnet.htm

The Bob Woodruff Park Trail is a part of the City of Plano trails system. This 3.7 mile trail, composed of a loop and several spurs within Bob Woodruff Park, also connects to the Santa Fe Trail as well as the Oak   Point Park & Nature Preserve Trail. The trail also connects to a number of community features including Armstrong Middle School, Dooley Elementary and the Outdoor Learning Center.

www.plano.gov/946/Trail-Maps/

The C. Shane Wilbanks Trail follows more than three miles of shoreline along Grapevine Lake with pleasant views of the water and surrounding woodlands. The trail ends at Oak Grove Park, the   largest park on the lake, which offers restrooms, covered picnic tables, boat ramps and athletic fields. For a more rugged experience, you'll pass through Horseshoe Trails Park, which offers a mountain biking trail.

www.gograpevine.com/trail/c-shane-willbanks-trail/

The Caddo Trail follows Stewart Creek, providing a picturesque, tree-lined pathway through upscale neighborhoods. It also provides a safe and convenient route for children as the trail ends at   Otis Spears Elementary School. JC Grant Park, adjacent to the school, offers a unique horse-and-wagon sculpture, drinking fountain, covered picnic area and playground with rock-climbing walls.     

www.visitfrisco.com/listing/caddo-trail/556/

The scenic Campion Trail offers an eclectic mixture of natural and urban views as it travels through the Dallas suburb of Irving. Currently, the trail is comprised of separate north and south sections that together total more than 13 miles of wide, flat and paved pathway. Future plans call for connecting the two segments as part of a 22-mile greenbelt along tributaries of the Trinity River.     

http://cityofirving.org/1127/Trails

The Chisholm Trail is a part of the City of Plano trail system. This trail extends on the South from Harrington Park to the North end of Jack Center Park and connects along the way to the Bluebonnet Trail.

www.plano.gov/946/Trail-Maps

City Trail is tucked away in the city of Highland Village. City Trail offers tremendous connectivity, both to shops, schools, neighborhoods, and other trails. Highland Village City Trail is a part of a nearly ten mile trail network that is over twenty years in the making.

www.highlandvillage.org/312/City-Trails

This park includes 46 acres of natural refuge, nine ponds, 3.5 miles of multi-use trails, amphitheater, covered picnic pavilion with a grill, rest benches, playground, and fishing pier.

Mill Wood Drive | Colleyville, TX 76034

817-503-1180

www.colleyville.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/14/467

The Continental Avenue Bridge, which opened in 2014 for pedestrians and bicyclists, crosses the Trinity River in downtown Dallas. Originally built as a road bridge in 1933, it now features such novelties as a playground with geometric climbing blocks, life-sized chess board, and meditation plaza, as well as lounge chairs, shade structures, and a splash park.     

www.dallascontinentalbridge.com/

The Cotton Belt Trail follows the former St. Louis Southwestern Railway, nicknamed the Cotton Belt line, which began running in the late 1800s and was discontinued in the 1970s. Today, it is part of the planned network of Dallas-Fort Worth trails called the Veloweb.

www.nrhtx.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/37

Downtown Dallas is the most walkable section of the city and will take about 45 minutes. Residents and people who work in the area can walk to hundreds of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Most of downtown is wheelchair-accessible, but with facelifts for buildings and minor street construction, moving around is sometimes a little tricky.
www.tripsavvy.com/a-walking-tour-of-downtown-dallas-1004556

 The Duck Creek Trail follows its namesake waterway along the length of Duck Creek Linear Park on Richardson's eastern side. The park offers benches, drinking fountains and scenic places to picnic. The trail is also situated near Dartmouth Elementary and Apollo Junior High, providing children with a safe route to school. From the trail's northern end, travelers can continue north on the Owens Trail, which runs just over a mile.

www.ci.garland.tx.us/gov/lq/parks/facilities/trails.asp

The Fall Creek Trail provides a short, east-west route across southern Keller, a growing city in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The trail begins at Tarrant Parkway and travels east through residential areas to Rufe Snow Drive. Trail-goers should use caution when crossing this intersection. Soon after, the trail connects with the path along Little Bear Creek, if you wish to head north or south. 

www.cityofkeller.com/services/parks-recreation/parks-and-trails/hike-bike-trail-mileage

The Fish Creek Trail travels east-west through city neighborhoods along its namesake waterway, connecting Grand Prairie and Arlington. Where the two meet, a medallion featuring the logos of both cities is embedded under a commemorative metal archway. At the trail's eastern tip is Cravens Park, which offers more walking trails, baseball fields and other recreational amenities. 

www.mapmyride.com/us/dalworthington-gardens-tx/craven-park-fish-creek-trail-route-3436563

The Fish Trap Lake Park Loop Trail is a part of the City of Dallas trails system. This loop trail is within the Fish Trap Lake Park, with a portion of the trail following the shoreline around Fish Trap Lake. 

www.traillink.com/trail/fish-trap-lake-park-loop-trail/

The Five Mile Creek Trail is a part of the City of Dallas trails system. This trail currently consists of two disconnected segments. The first extends a short distance through part of Pecan Grove Park, while the second winds its way through a portion of Glendale Park. When completed, the trail will be 10.4 miles long and act as a key east-west connector across much of southern Dallas. www.dallascounty.org/departments/plandev/trails/maps/fivemile.php 

The Haggard Park Trail is a part of the City of Plano trails system. This short loop-and-spur trail winds its way though Haggard Park within the city of Plano. The total trail length is approximately 1/3 of a mile. The Haggard Park Trail connects to the Courtyard Theatre and Cox Building Playhouse, as well as the DART Downtown Plano light rail station. The trail also hosts the Interurban Railway Museum. 

www.planoparksfoundation.com/?project=wind-generators

The Harry S Moss Park Trail is the product of a partnership between the City of Dallas and DORBA. As of November 2010 construction of the off-road bike trail began. It is 5.46 miles long. Harry Moss Park Trail is currently comprised of five connected  loops.

7601 Greenville Avenue | Dallas, TX 75231 

214-670-4100 

www.dallasparks.org/415/Harry-S-Moss 

The Hoblitzelle Park Trail is a part of the City of Plano trails system. This trail consists of small network of loops and spurs around Hoblitzelle Park in Plano. The trail offers a total of 3.6 miles of trail infrastructure and connects to Hendrick Middle School and Hedgcoxe Elementary School. 

www.plano.gov/946/Trail-Maps 

The Hutton Branch Trail follows a creek and active rail corridor through Carrollton, Texas, a northern suburb of Dallas. The trail, portions of which are also known as the Purple Trail and Green Trail, connects residents with parks and the city’s Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) train station.  www.dallascounty.org/departments/plandev/trails/maps/hutton.php 

 The JoAnn Johnson Trail, named in honor of a former city councilwoman for her many years of service, stretches nearly two miles east to west across the city through the TXU Easement between Suncrest Court and Boulevard 26. 

www.nrhtx.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/35

 The John Barfield Trail offers a paved route through the wooded Little Bear Creek corridor of North Richland Hills. The trail is named for an important local developer who dedicated many acres of land for city parks, including three located just off the trail: J.B. Sandlin Park, Tommy and Sue Brown Park, and Founders Park.  www.nrhtx.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/46 

The Legacy Trail is a part of the City of Plano trail system. This trail consists of three disconnected segments. The northern most segment connects to the Preston Ridge Trail. www.plano.gov/946/Trail-Maps 

Currently, the Lewisville Hike and Bike Trail spans 3.3 miles between Hebron Station and Mill Street in Old Town. Bordered by Lewisville Lake, the community is a recreational hub in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.  

www.cityoflewisville.com/about-us/city-departments/parks-recreation/bicycle-and-walking-trails 

 The Little Bear Creek Linear Park is a popular community amenity in the northern Texas town of Keller. The trail begins by paralleling Rapp Road before veering south as it approaches Willis Lane. The northern half of the trail winds through pleasant residential areas before becoming more scenic as it begins to follow the lush creek corridor. The large shade trees, native grasses and other vegetation along this portion of the trail create a relaxing and enchanting backdrop.   

www.traillink.com/trail/little-bear-creek-linear-park/ 

 The Lone Star Ranch Trail runs through the tree-dotted greenway between the upscale houses that flank Blazing Star Road and Hidden Creek Lane. Near its southern end, the trail offers picturesque views of the neighborhood's ponds. www.visitfrisco.com/listing/lone-star-ranch-trail/559/ 

The Mesquite Heritage Trail is billed as the city’s “largest recreation facility”. The multi-use path encourages residents to get out and get active – whether walking, rolling or riding. Trail users can also step off the trail to work out at the exercise station provided at Palos Verde Lake Park The winding concrete pathway is also a safe commuting alternative, as it connects neighborhoods to a slew of amenities including schools, shopping and parks.  www.cityofmesquite.com/1397/Trails 

Mills Run Trail provides a short, easy and well-shaded route with glimpses of the creek on one side and neighborhood views on the other. It skirts the Grapevine Golf Course and ends at the Grapevine Mills Mall, a sprawling shopping, restaurant and entertainment complex with more than 180 stores, a LegoLand Discovery Center and a two-story sea life aquarium with a walk-through underwater tunnel. 

www.gograpevine.com/trail/mills-run-trail/ 

 Oak Cliff Nature Preserve has 8 miles of trails which consists of 6 loops. Generally take right turns to navigate the whole trail. The trail consists of a variety of open fields, and wooded areas. In the spring the fields are wall to wall wildflowers. Texas Land Conservancy (TLC) is a non-profit land trust that owns the land on Oak Cliff Nature Preserve, a 121-acre natural area in the heart of Oak Cliff.
2875 Pierce Street | Dallas, TX 75233
www.dorba.org/trail.php?t=20 

 The Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve Trail is a part of the City of Plano trail system. This trail winds its way through Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve, and includes a short loop for a total of 3.4 miles of trail. It also connects on its southern end to the Bob Woodruff Park Trail.
www.plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/23

 As the name suggests Oak Valley Trail is a trail slightly over two miles tucked within a valley of Oak trees. These wonderful trees provide not only incredible scenery, but the perfect shade for those hot Texas summers. The Transportation Department made this trail possible with a grant. Oak Valley Trail is only one part of a planned trail network, with the goal of enhancing pedestrian commuting. 
www.burlesontx.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/39

 The Old Shepard Place Trail is a part of the City of Plano trails system. This trail parallels Park Blvd. and Winding Hollow Ln. for much of its length and includes a short loop around Old Shepard Park. The trail also connects to the White Rock Park Trail, as well as Huffman Elementary School and Shepton High School.
www.plano.gov/946/Trail-Maps

 The Owens Trail, located in the heart of Richardson (a northern suburb of Dallas), is comprised of two segments: a northern stretch through Lookout Park and a southern section that reaches Duck Creek Linear Park. The latter offers pleasant scenery, places to picnic, and a connection to the Duck Creek Trail for those who wish to extend their journey another mile. Lookout Park -- located within the Sherrill Park Golf Course -- offers athletic fields, a pavilion and restrooms.
https://www.cor.net/index.aspx?page=636

 Piedmont Ridge Trail is a 1.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Dallas, that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
2400 N Jim Miller Road | Dallas TX 75227
www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/piedmont-ridge-trail

The Preston Ridge Trail is a part of the City of Plano trail system. This north-south trail though the City of Plano connects a number of other trails, including the Bluebonnet Trail, the Preston Meadow Trail, and the Legacy Trail. The trail also connects to Daffron Elementary, Preston Meadow Park, Carpenter Park and Recreation Center, and Borchardt Elementary School. https://www.plano.gov/946/Trail-Maps 

 The Preston Ridge Trail (Dallas) is a part of the City of Dallas trails system. This 6.3 mile trail extends through north Dallas and connects the City of Plano with the City of Richardson, as well as numerous Dallas city parks. It will connect to the proposed Cottonbelt Trail. http://www.dallasparks.org/406/Major-Linear-Trails 

 The Rawhide Park Trail begins and end on the border of Oran Good Park, where you can stop to refresh yourself with its picnic area, water fountains and restrooms. From Tom Field Road, the trail travels east following a creek through Rawhide Park. At Webb Chapel Road, the trail loops around a lake and continues back to its starting point along the other side of the creek.  http://www.farmersbranch.info/249/Walking-Trails 

Located northeast of Denton, the Ray Roberts Greenbelt offers abundant recreational opportunities as it follows the heavily wooded banks of the Trinity River, connecting two major lakes: Lake Lewisville at its southern tip and Ray Roberts Lake at its northern end. Along the northern half of the route, from near FM 455 to FM 428, the trail splits in two; on the river's west side, a hard-surface trail is provided for bikers and walkers, while an equestrian path can be found along its eastern bank.  https://sites.google.com/site/trailsofdentoncounty/Home/ray-roberts-lake-state-park/green-belt-trail 

 River Legacy Park is a 1,300 acre park sitting on both sides of the Trinity River. It serves as a multi-use destination point for picnics, walking, biking, and private events. The trail within the park itself is a 8-mile concrete paved route that connects to unpaved mountain biking trails of various difficulty levels. The trail follows the path of the Trinity River and is mostly flat making for an easy ride. It is surrounded by plenty of natural forestry and wildlife. 

http://www.dorba.org/trail.php?t=21

 The Santa Fe Trestle Trail—the first off-road trail in Dallas to cross the Trinity River—opened for use in late 2011. The centerpiece of the trail is a steel rail trestle that was originally built for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company in 1879. The current bridge was built by the Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company in 1903-1904.
http://www.dallasparks.org/406/Major-Linear-Trails

 The Serenity Park Hike and Bike Trail winds through western McKinney, a fast-growing community about 30 miles north of Dallas. The trail begins in its namesake park and follows a tree-lined route south through the Stonebridge and Craig Ranch neighborhoods. Evans Middle School and Reuben Johnson Elementary School are adjacent to the paved pathway. 

https://www.mckinneytexas.org/865/Serenity-Park

 The Shady Brook Trail is a part of the City of Plano trails system. This system of trails connects to the western end of the Bluebonnet Trail.
https://www.plano.gov/946/Trail-Maps

 The Shawnee Park Trail is a part of the City of Plano trail system. This short trail consists of a loop a two spurs for a total of just under one mile of trails within Shawnee Park. The trail also connects to Barron Elementary School.
https://parks.planotx.org/econnect/Facilities/FacilitiesDetail.asp?FacilityId=499

 The SoPac Trail is a part of the City of Dallas trails system. This trail is currently only 0.8 miles long, but is planned for 6.5 miles along an unused railroad corridor owned by DART. The trail currently connects to the White Rock Lake Park Loop Trail and the Santa Fe Trail.
http://www.dallasparks.org/395/Hike-and-Bike-Trail-Plans

Spring Creek Nature Area Trail is a 2.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Richardson, that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Enter at the southeast corner of Central Expressway and Renner Road.

www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/spring-creek-nature-area-trail

The heavily wooded Spring Creek Trail offers a natural retreat through Richardson, a northern suburb of Dallas, as it winds along the picturesque creek for which it's named. The eastern half of the trail runs through Spring Creek Nature Area, a 51-acre park offering picnic areas, restrooms, and other amenities.  https://www.cor.net/index.aspx?page=636 

 Walker's Creek Trail begins on Emerald Hills Way and travels north past the softball fields of Walker's Creek Park, the popular NRH20 Family Water Park, and Home Town Lakes. The trail ends at Dick Faram Park, which features "People Train," a metallic sculpture of a family by Seppo Aarnos. Along the way, the path connects to the North Electric Trail and the Cottonbelt Trail, which cuts across North Richland Hills and is planned to extend to Dallas.
http://www.nrhtx.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/36

 The Walnut Creek Linear Park is 1.9 miles of sun-dappled asphalt threading through five neighborhood parks, three residential communities and two schools. Anchored by Town Park to the east and the James McKnight Park to the west, the greenway delivers an immersive experience along its length. Apart from the parks and the myriad of activities therein, the trail also includes bird watching stations, nature overlooks and picnic stations. The historic railroad bridge, Jeffryes Crossing completes the scenic experience.  
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/facility/walnut-creek-linear-park-and-trails

 The Watters Branch Trail travels through upscale neighborhoods and wooded riparian areas. It begins at Ridgeview Drive, near a parcel of undeveloped parkland, and travels south more than 4 miles to Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm. The sprawling 52-acre mixed-use complex offers a variety of shopping and dining options.
http://www.cityofallen.org/1180/Trails

 The Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail stretches 6 miles from Lion's Park to Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie. For most of its length, the trail runs along or very near Waxahachie Creek. The trail passes Waxahachie Rodeo Arena and Fairgrounds, Rogers Street Bridge south of downtown Waxahachie, and the Old City Cemetery.
http://www.co.ellis.tx.us/Index.aspx?NID=287

 The White Rock Creek Trail is part of the city of Dallas's trail system. The trail travels between W. Lawther Drive at Mockingbird near White Rock Lake Park north to Valley View Park on Hillcrest in North Dallas. The trail generally follows White Rock Creek and passes through neighborhoods and several parks, including Valley View, Anderson Bonner, Orbiter and Harry Moss.
http://www.dallasparks.org/406/Major-Linear-Trails

 The White Rock Lake Park Loop Trail is a part of the City of Dallas trails system. This loop trail is one of Dallas' most popular trails. The trail follows the shoreline of White Rock Lake and connects may of the features and amenities within the park. This trail also connects to the Union Pacific Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Katy Spur Trail, and the White Rock Creek Trail (North).
http://www.dallasparks.org/408/Major-Loop-Trails