Another great trail in Grapevine that is walked almost daily by our family. We've spent a lot of…read moretime on this trail walking dogs, searching for and hiding geocaches, kayaking and exploring the shoreline. We've done many Girl Scout adventures on this trail and now that the girls are older and no longer Girl Scouts we come here for walks or jogs. Our favorite way to access the trail is by walking but if you're looking for quick access to the lake and trail I suggest parking near Boat House Dr. or one of the gravel lots off of Snakey lane.

One of my favorite trails. You can choose to walk the paved trails around the lake or the natured…read moretrail of Horseshoe.Just watch out for the bicyclists. You might even come across a gnome . Beautiful when water levels are higher!

there is a nice trail here with some views looking out at the water. it cuts by a neighborhood and…read morecamping.

This is a beautiful big park by the lake there is so much to do there and is a great place to take…read moreyour family especially if you have dogs or kids! I totally recommend this park.

Whenever I want to go to a lake. I always chose Rockledge Park because it's close to home and I…read morelove the scenery.

What a beautiful place! We reached just in time for sunset and it's a fabulous sight…read more There is a $10 entry fee. Quite a few parking spots. There are park benches for a picnic with friends and family or to just sit and enjoy the view of grapevine lake. A must visit park to reset. It's a dog friendly place. There are kayaks to rent on site too.

Eagle Mountain Park has a decent size parking lot and I noticed they had a Kona ice truck out…read morefront. They have restrooms available, however they are porta potties that need maintenance. My friend and I enjoyed walking the overlook trail, including seeing the views of the lake. The weather was sunny and breezy and we got a good workout. I like that they don't allow dogs here to preserve their wildlife. We saw a couple of deer on our walk which was lovely. We look forward to our next visit to Eagle Mountain Park.

Eagle Mountain Park has great hiking trails along with some scenic views. One of the best features…read moreof this park is that it's pedestrian only and there are no bikes or dogs allowed. This makes for a great hiking experience. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge lover of dogs, but I love that this park is working to preserve the nature, plus some of the trails are steep and it would be heinous to make your dog venture up and down some of these more aggressive slopes. Nonetheless, I still saw two people bring their dogs out... some people simply have no regard for guidelines to protect the nature and not create an undue burden on your dog. Sigh. This is truly one of the best places in DFW if you are serious about hiking. There is a 500 feet elevation gain on the trail by the lake and this makes for great views and an easy way to get your heart rate up. There is ample parking and admission to the park is free. The only downside I would mention is the only restroom facilities are two port-o-potties and they were disgusting. One was out of toilet paper and there are no sinks to wash up. I don't know why people feel the need to make a bad situation worse by urinating all over the seat and trashing the facilities. Other than that, Eagle Mountain Park is a great choice for a semi-challenging hike site in DFW. The views are also a great reward for your efforts!

This place is soooo cool !!…read more We did have trouble just trying to find the place, our stupid GPS took us to some sewer pace. SMH BUT when we finally did get there the lady that works the entrance booth (Betty ?) was soooo sweet !! I'm just barely getting back into walking and wanted a nice easy "hike" and we found just that! We also found the houses that are all located in one section. Was fun to explore that.

I found it strange that this place charges a $5 entry fee but does not take cash, and does not even…read moretake all major cards. This is probably solvable for most visitors, but still is not a good way to run anything. Setting that aside, it was a nice little space. I came knowing rain was around the corner, but I got in a nice little hike and absorbed some sights. You know it's Texas because there's still cacti embedded amongst the greenery. There weren't any views of the lake immediately available, but it was a decent spot for some peace and quiet.

Still a wonderful trail after all of these years! I come here often to explore the trail and lake…read moreviews. I've also done long runs out here training for trail ultras over the last decade and have enjoyed that. If you are a trail runner/hiker/or just want to up your game and get fit COME HERE! The nature views are colorful and it is tucked behind a neighborhood that makes you feel as if you are not in DFW anymore. If you enjoy boating they also have a dock area as well as a pavilion to bring your picnic baskets or cooler etc. They have a main entrance where they check you in but it is a free park to the public. There's also a cute marina café and other things to explore. Come enjoy and get your nature on now that the weather is cooling off.

My favorite place for sunset's, hanging with the fur kid's and more! Many thing's , I was there…read moreyesterday! Sailboats, jet skiers, people and children swimming and playing. Nice place and please pick up after yourselves!

It is so beautiful here. We came at a perfect time and got to see a beautiful sunset.read more

PROS -beach area for…read morethe kids if you like that sorta thing -nice mostly-shaded hiking trail(s) -can observe deer -playground for the kiddos allbeit small CONS -those annoying trees with the spiky balls that are just havoc and painful -ant piles galore -ridiculous getting in to begin with but getting back in with day pass, even more ridiculous. Only one lane open and there should be enough staff to open another lane. Please do it or else there's no point in coming back.

Scenic waterfront + paths There's a walking/jogging path…read morealong Lake Carolyn that hugs the lake edge and offers good vantage points of the water and skyline reflections. The trail is described are serene with picturesque views...ideal for stunning sunsets

Love walking the jogging trail at Lake Carolyn. Its so beautiful and well kept up. Good for site…read moreseeing and people watching! Lots of nice places to eat on Lake Carolyn. Pet friendly as well. You will lots of families out enjoy the nice atmosphere! Even a great place to ride bikes or roller skate.

This is an amazing place to hike! 1. Free - there is a…read moredonation box 2. Dog friendly - keep them on a leash 3. Restrooms available - porta potty @ entrance 4. Picnic bench - @ trail entrance

This park is over 700 acres, with about half of it being for off-roading (Jeeps, etc), and about…read morehalf being for hiking and mountain biking. The off roading trails have been open for years, but the hiking trails just opened up in March 2018 and I'm kicking myself that we hadn't checked this place out sooner. The park itself is in between Bridgeport and Chico, off of 101, but is closer to Bridgeport. It's set pretty far back off 101, but is clearly marked with signage, and easy to find. The parking lot was clean & large, with port-a-potties, trash can, picnic tables, and a map of the park available. Right off the parking lot was an entrance to the Butterfield Trail, with complimentary walking sticks available to assist you, which I thought was a really lovely, thoughtful touch. Since it was our first time here, though, and we had the kids with us, we tried out the shortest, easiest trail available: the Oil Rig. The pathways were well-marked and easy to follow. The "easy" hike was truly easy, more of a nature walk than a hike. It was perfect for the time of day and the company we had. My daughter called everything "fairy" this or that because between the light and how beautiful the landscape was, it really was magical. All in all, it was a perfect experience and we can't wait to go back and try another trail.