Northshore Trail: Rockledge Park Loop
A local-favorite hike through beautiful woodlands with nice views from the northern shore of Lake Grapevine.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 88 m
- Descent
- 88 m
Hiking in Texas
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Hiking Routes in Texas
Dinosaur Valley State Park: Overlook Trail Loop
The perfect hike to enjoy dinosaur tracks alongside the river and great views from the Overlook Trail.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 123 m
- Descent
- 123 m
Oak Point Nature Preserve
Plano's largest park and the perfect destination for anyone in the family to enjoy a hike.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 9 m
Cedar Ridge Preserve
A staple hiking area southwest of downtown Dallas with wildflowers, well-kept trail, and great views.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 128 m
- Descent
- 128 m
Cross Timbers
A wild, rugged, and remote hike along the southern shores of Lake Texoma.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 490 m
- Descent
- 490 m
Arbor Hills
A family-friendly hike circling the Outer Loop to the main Lookout Tower in Arbor Hills.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 45 m
- Descent
- 45 m
South Franklin Mountain via Ron Coleman Trail
A short, yet difficult hike to the highest point in El Paso, South Franklin Mountain.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 487 m
- Descent
- 487 m
Sunset Loop
Enjoy one of the best day hikes in the Franklins accompanied by a picnic area with stunning westward views.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Ascent
- 280 m
- Descent
- 280 m
Aztec Cave Trail
A fun, family-friendly hike to a natural cave carved into the western slopes the Franklin Mountains.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 124 m
- Descent
- 124 m
Pinery Trail
A paved and fully-accessible trail to the ruins of a stop along a historic mail route.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 23 m
- Descent
- 23 m
Indian Meadow Nature Trail
An easy, short walk from the Dog Canyon Campground where you can "discover the plants and animals of a meadow in the secluded north section of the park."
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 32 m
- Descent
- 32 m
McKittrick Canyon Trail -> McKittrick Ridge Backcountry Campground
An out-and-back hike on the McKittrick Canyon Trail to "The Notch," a stunning overlook.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 936 m
- Descent
- 936 m
McKittrick Canyon Nature Trail
A short hike highlighting local wildlife, plants, and geology.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 67 m
- Descent
- 67 m
Smith Springs Trail
A short hike through a desert oasis with two stunning springs, a riparian woodland, and plenty of wildlife.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 121 m
- Descent
- 121 m
Devil's Hall
A must-do hike into a narrow canyon confined by steep vertical walls.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 232 m
- Descent
- 232 m
Balanced Rock
A must-do desert hike to a field of boulders in the heart of the Grapevine Hills.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 82 m
- Descent
- 82 m