Best Hikes Dallas/Fort Worth: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls

By Kathryn Hopper

Take a Hike!Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great hike?Here yoüll find forty of the best hikes within an hour¿s drive of the Dallas/Fort Worth areäfrom the remote grasslands of Parkhill Prairie in northeast Collin County to the rocky limestone peaks that ring Dinosaur Valley near Glen Rose. Whether yoüre in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from, including:¿ White Rock Lake¿ Katy Trail¿ North Shore Trail¿ Lake Ray Roberts¿ Fort Worth Nature Center¿ Trinity TrailsEach hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside yoüll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as views, and if it¿s suitable for families with kids); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the areäs wildlife.