Weather for a day hike? The sights. The sounds. This is your spot. It's smaller. So, lesser…read moretraveled/ packed. I think we cleared it in two hours. Mind the DORBA bikers. I actually discovered this spot care of a biker. Recent rain? Check the DORBA site for conditions for a few days. We used the AllTrails app to keep on task. There's signage, as ell. It's near a bunch of gas stations and fast food joints, when need be. Plenty of tables out in the front for pre/post workout grub up. Lots of mama nature to keep you company. I didn't notice a water fountain. Pack your water bottles. Parking out in front. Happy trails!

I joined a group for a morning hike. Enjoyed the sights, clean paths and fresh air. Plenty route…read moreoptions, great for groups, bikes and pets. Great for beginner hikers.

Campion Trails is a walking/biking trail that runs parallel to the Trinity River in Irving. It…read morestretches from Las Colinas all the way to Valley Ranch. For this review, I'm going to highlight all the areas where you can park and enter the trail. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Trail, Return) Atmosphere - The trail is a wonderful, well shaded path which is populated with a good mix of cyclists, runners, roller bladers, and even families. It's one of my favorite places in the city, because it takes you away from the concrete jungle and into a lush, green, natural hideaway. 2 Stars. Trail - Here are the trail entrances where you can park your car and enter into Campion Trails starting from North to South. Sam Houston Trail Park - 101 I-635, Irving, TX 75038. This entrance is at 161 and Valley View. It's a good location if you want to start north and go down. Also, it has the only outhouse (that I know of). I've never used it but just know it's there. TW Richardson Grove - 101 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Irving, TX 75063. Right off the exit for George Bush Hwy off I635, this area has a covered patio that's perfect for gatherings for picnics and cookouts. La Vallita Park - 1 Camino Rio, Irving, TX 75039. This park is in the La Villita neighborhood. It was two playgrounds for kids, lots of shade from trees, and a covered patio. Rio Vista Park - 2 Barcelona, Irving, TX 75039. Also located in La Villita. This park has a basketball court, playground, and a covered patio with grills. There are no parking lots, but you can park along Barcelona, Campion Trails Park - 5950 Riverside Dr, Irving, TX 75039. This parking lot is next to the Irving Police Station. Needless to say, it's safe to park your car here. Birds Fort Trail Park - 5756 Riverside Dr, Irving, TX 75039. This is the BEST entrance to Campion Trails. Not only is there plenty of parking, but there are several covered patios, and it overlooks the Trinity River. Paws Colinas Dog Park - 1300 California Crossing Rd, Irving, TX 75039. This is a great dog park. It's really not a place to park and enter Campion Trail, just know it connects. California Crossing Park - 5198 Riverside Dr, Irving, TX 75039. This is the end (or beginning) of Campion Trails. Start here if you want to start biking north towards Valley Ranch/Coppell. Let's go! 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I live in La Villita so my entry way is through the two parks. I hope that after reading this review, you'll be inspired to check out one of my favorite trails in all of DFW. 1 Star.

This little gem of a walking trail is super close to where I am staying-- and chef's kiss lovely…read more I've spotted an entire zoo here: turtles, snakes (I do NOT love these), giant coyotes, cranes, bunnies, squirrels, ducks, mystery birds I couldn't name if my life depended on it, lizards, frogs, and my all-time fave, an armadillo! I mean, where else do you get to stroll alongside that kind of wildlife lineup? The basic loop is about 3 miles, but I know the secret formula for hitting my 10k steps, and I'm out there grooving to Taylor Swift or 80's new wave like I'm on my own personal concert tour. If you're wondering about bathrooms, they do have porta-potties, and honestly? They're not the worst (trust me, that's a win). Just one warning: after a solid rain, when the creek's high, you're in for a surprise--flooded paths. So, unless you're part amphibian, be ready to double back. Best part? It's rarely crowded whenever I have been here. Most days, it's my personal trail, where I can belt out "All Too Well, 10 minute version'" knowing no one will hear me... except maybe the armadillo, and I'm pretty sure he's not so picky. This path is 96% clear of litter too - but I usually bring a little bag and clear any trash I find, just doing my thing for the environment.

this is a pretty decent place to walk. the path has pretty good views. would overall recommend but…read morenot that blown away by scenery.

The Harry Moss Trail is a hike/mountain bike trail maintained by DORBA (Dallas Off Road Bicycle…read moreAssociation) and part of the larger Harry Moss Park. It is located off of Greenville Avenue just north of Walnut Hill. Access is through the parking lot of Buckeye Liquor down a non paved road. Being new to mountain, or since we're in flat country, off road biking I was a little apprehensive about the whole experience. This trail was recommended by several sources as being more newbie friendly. It consists of several connected trails through mostly forested land. The trails are "single track" which means one-way. Bikers travel in a counterclockwise direction, hikers clockwise. It's safer that way. For the less experienced, there are numerous bypasses. More experienced bikers can tackle more technical routes. Each trail is assigned a color and, from what I could tell, the Blue Trail is the beginning. While I have logged many, many miles on my bike cruising around White Rock Lake, I found that this off road gig was ten times more challenging. And, by challenging, I mean by the time I was finished I was whipped. Like most parks of this nature, it is closed after a rain. But the DORBA website is really quick to spread the word. DORBA, a volunteer organization, maintains most if not all such parks. Their workdays are listed on their website and they welcome volunteers. DORBA also hosts numerous clinics and competitions. Unlike some of the pictures listed here, I found the property to be very well maintained. Not a bit of litter did I see. Oh, and by the way, the DWF area is consistently recognized by outside sources as having some of the best off road trails in the country.

Thanks to a dude I follow on IG I bookmarked this place to visit. This past Monday, I had a day off…read morefrom work, and the weather was perfect, so I drove to this park. The neighborhood that surrounds this park is so cute! It's so quiet too. The park has a tiny parking lot, so I parked and took my walk through, taking pictures. I saw three other people during my visit. Two with dogs. I was super surprised to see a huge patch of bluebonnets. You don't see those often in Dallas proper, unless on the side of the highway. The trail goes to a creek and there are some homes across the way. It's so peaceful. It's definitely worth checking out, but maybe not a destination-must-go-now. I'm happy to know this place is close by, and maybe on another nice day I could walk to it. Great job to the neighbors for putting this nature walk together. It's lovely, and a good recharge to the soul to be out in it.

A cute little getaway spot in suburban Dallas with about 4 parking spots (with video surveillance),…read morea bike rack, and solid landscaping at the entrance only. Once you walk past the organized rock constructions that make the entrance, the unpaved path gets a bit rugged and poorly maintained. I didn't mind it because it created a sense of "natural wilderness" that is absent in many artificial/human-maintained parks. I saw at least 7 different bird species and plenty of squirrels in my first 5 minutes, so that was exciting. Too bad it is such a small place! I was done in less than 20 minutes.

Beautiful park, located almost at the hill. You can enjoy the view around. Despite the a lot of…read morepeople park looks clean. Which is good that people takes care after themselves. Park full of people, find a parking spot is tricky because of bunch of people .... Regardless, i like this park. Definitely will come back.

I grew up in Lake Highlands, so I've driven past Flag Pole Hill thousands of times. I couldn't…read moreremember if I'd ever really explored it however! So this past week as I was visiting my family in Dallas, I walked over to Flag Pole Hill. It was the right time to do it (early June), as the hill was covered in wildflowers and the view was great. The park has some short trails, picnic tables, and a playground. The park was established in 1929 and the covered pavilion in the park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. While I was walking around, I saw lots of people beginning runs from the parking lots at the park on the hill (you can extend from this park onto the trails around White Rock Lake from here). It's a great park to wander around and explore or to start a longer run/walk/hike to/through White Rock Lake. Check it out if you haven't before! It took me too long to check it out!

Beautiful park! Well maintained. Playground is shaded. Roy has a beautiful trail. Great for…read morerunners, walkers and bikers. The trail follows a nice creek. I believe it's about 5miles long. It is a little difficult to follow where the trails continues once you found the dam.

Hidden gem that runs from a park on the border of Lancaster and desoto TX too downtown Desoto, TX…read more Very scenic and is about a 5 too 6 mile trail one way. You can run or bike but there are two draw backs. After the first mile it ends the woodlands neighborhood and you have to know where to pick it back up at. Also if your riding a bike there can be Areas where the water maybe high and you won't be able too ride through especially at the dam

I love this park. It's makes me feel like I'm in a big city. It may not be the biggest or the…read moreprettiest park in the downtown area (think Klyde Warren) but I think it's the perfect size. They have a playground for the children, a good amount of green space, plenty of seating options, and it's I walking distance to some of the downtown eateries. I took away a point bc the restroom is almost always locked.

Bark Bark Bark! Park Park Park! What a great park! This…read moredowntown Dallas park has everything you'd want from a downtown park! The large grassy space would be perfect for you to run around, throw a frisbee or a softball, and run and play. It's big enough to jog through, and safe enough to take a nap in. There's lots of places to sit in the shade under ample trees and little gazebo things that provide cover from the Texas sun. This park has a fountain- for some reason it looks like there's a bunch of concrete coffins in the middle of the fountain, but you're welcome to climb all over them! I saw an older guy taking a bath there. Be sure to check out the art- there's a graffiti wall where you can make your own masterpieces, or expound upon why you love Dallas on a 214 chalk board. Parking can be challenging, but it's on Main Street, so you should be able to use public transit to get here.

Nice entrance to the Katy Trail. You can come from the east on Carlisle Place, or from the west,…read morefrom the park near Turtle Creek and Hall. Water fountains for when you're thirsty, and also fountains near the ground for your pups that may be dehydrated. Benches are available if you need a break, and the space opens up if you're just getting started and need to stretch.

Nice entrance to the Katy trail; pretty easy to find. It was a Saturday when we stopped by so…read morenaturally it was busy! Lots of benches and places to enjoy the views of the town. Only downside: there's greenery, just not lots of it. I thought it would have more of an urban forest feel with tons of trees and more natural trails but it was still a lot of concrete and concrete trails.