Hate to give this trail two stars cause the trails over all are beautiful. But what ruined my experience was the fact that dog owners do not follow pet regulations there. There was pitbulls and German shepherds without leashes. And the owners let there dogs poop in the middle of the trails. The dogs need to be banned
Awesome place to hike but the only drawback is the popularity
Beautiful! Lots of hiking and biking trails, very scenic views. Honestly the best part of Dallas. It is a popular destination, so come early and on odd days to avoid crowds.
This place is perfect for hiking with your dog. Some of the trails have small creeks, where my dog likes to stop for a break. Just be aware that a lot of dog owners do not understand that they need to keep their dog close to them, and some will actually let them come up to other dogs without any authority (it happens a lot).. beautiful wildflowers scattered throughout the trails. Great place to train for a backpacking trip. They also have some secluded decks in the butterfly garden area (great place to do some yoga/picnics).
Little too busy on the weekend. Will have to try it on a weekday.
Very nice place to walk and hike great view and walking trails.
Very popular park. Easy walk although rocky in areas. Lots of dogs and people.
Always lots of people walking trails. Clean. Dog friendly
Very pretty place with tons of scenery, but two words of caution: CROWDED and HILLY. If.you want a challenging hike or trail run the Preserve can supply you with it. If you're out-of-shape you'll need to plan for extra time navigating the longer trails. Lots of steep steps up and down the hills. Super-crowded on weekends - it'll affect your enjoyment.
Gorgeous park. They work hard to keep it clean, so if you go then please keep it that way and/or donate to help them keep it that way.
Great sites to visit, been here 3 times and I'm able to take different paths and never get bored
Good place for a family hike, if all the kids are at walking stages or can be carried in hiking infant backpack. Can lengthen or shorten planned hike easily. Recomend long pants and long sleeves, and water source. Stay on the trails. Good family fun.
We walked 1.9 miles and it was really beautiful sure it is a bit dangerous but you would love it
It is a good place to exercise and good sight seeing
It's a great place to get away and to a nice walk in nature!
The trails were very nice and have been kept up very well. Lots of friendly people and dogs out walking the trails. I will definitely be back!
Love this place. Hiking trails are a good workout and there are trails for every level. There are even leisure trails. It's free and open to everyone, but a small donation is welcome.
A great training ground for Colorado Mountaineering.
Great place to exercise, can't wait till they put up the new trail signs.
Love going hiking here. Beautiful. But today we drove 2 hours to find out its closed. Would be great if it was posted on the website. Bummer
Bring WATER and HIKING shoes,the ground is rough. Good job on the benches,best friends with them after a mile walks. Beautiful natures view and sounds.This is the woods so,the bugs are part of nature. Plenty of ways to the exit. Good paths with views and markings. Dog poop here and there but blame the pet owners not the park. Will visit again to make longer hikes.BRING water.
Trails are well marked and well maintained.
Many options ranging from easy to hard.
Love the changes in elevation.
Love the outdoors its perfect for your entire family to exercise and enjoy nature
Beautiful maintained walking trails with elevation changes of hundreds of feet overlooking Joe Pool Lake to the west. Quiet escape from the city. Dogs may be brought on leashes and there is no entrance fee though small donations are welcome at the main parking lot. Watch for snakes as they may be on the trail. Some are poisonous and all should be left alone.
The paths were easy to trek and the scenery was beautiful. I went a day after a rain storm and the paths were not drenched or muddy.
Outdoorsy gem amidst the suburban sprawl. Parking was full but plenty of room on the trails.
Nice heavily trafficked trails not to far from the rest of Dallas. A fun trip for an afternoon to stretch the legs or walk the dog. Many different trails can be strung together for a longer hike. Some elevation changes make it a nice set of trails for the whole family to enjoy.
Always a great place to go have fun no matter what you plan to go for ...picnic family reunions bbqs fishing swimming boating jogging etc etc...
Great for a nature walk! Bring your water and camera!
Love the hills and the area in general. Reminds me of hiking in Austin when I lived there and haven't seen terrain like this anywhere else in the Dallas area. It's worth the drive down from Allen.
Truly a great place for beginners and moderate level hikers. It's free, and it has a lot of climbs that'll put you through a good workout.
One of my absolute favorite trails to go to for a good jog, brisk walk or even snap a few pics for the Insta. I like to get there early around 8 AM before it gets packed in the parking lot. Side note, if you like your car being nice and clean it will definitely be getting dusty by frequently coming here.
My camera doesn't catch the beautiful essence of nature found here. You need to see it for your own two eyes. Breathe in that fresh air and feel the wind coursing through your hair as your feet take you into nature's gift of life. The sounds of the gravel beneath your feet, the birds in the trees, the babbling stream after a rainy week, and the panting of doggies and their humans. It truly is a different experience every time I enter. I come out energized and ready to take my world to the next level.
All kinds of life, a great place to do some thinking.
3 mile hike this morning felt good!!! Really crowded on the trail.
A preserve area. Different trails to walk. Natural and best place to walk around.
Hidden gem in the suburbs. Free entrance. Parking can be an issue on busy days. Clean trails for the most part but some conveniently forget to pick up after pets & leave thrash behind. Hiking up challenging incline or downhill -these trails will definitely get you all pumped up.
I really love this place, but the only thing I don't like is when the other people Carry loud speakers with them.
came back from one hour hiking! with my boyfriend's push im proud of myself for completing the trail that had many slopes and hills! feels great to exercise and sweat alot!!
This is easily in my Top 5 Hiking Areas in DFW. The preserves are amazing year-round and maintained primarily by volunteers and through donations. There are various levels of trail difficulty available in the preserve. Great for families, walking, hiking, and trail running. Leashed dogs are welcome. We go there many times throughout the year to go hiking and the grounds are always well taken care of. The recent heavy rains left several muddy patches, but trails that are too muddy are marked as closed, which shows me how much attention is paid to the preserve. It's an active area with lots of visitors, especially during holidays and New Years Day. Parking is adequate, even during busy days. Please remember to make a donation (or volunteer your time) while you are there!
Very nice our first time going went early in the morning walked 4.3 miles... Then went back this evening with the kids and did another 2 miles feels good and and very relaxing scene....Will be back very soon...
Nice place. Only downside is that dfw doesn't have much nature. Therefore, the few nature spots like this, always has a ton of people.
Beautiful outdoor scenery and hiking trails for all levels.
One of the best hikes around Dallas. Frequent visitor and not crowded at all.
This is a wonder place to get in some local trails. For some reason I try to run and I am awful but love it out here. Its a challenging walk, run, and hike at some points. Also has beautiful lake and creek
Great workout (I forgot how many hills there are), lots of dogs too.
Love this place. Peaceful and well kept. Love the trail options.
Highly used trails, but a nice hike none the less. Too crowded on weekends.
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