Nature Trails

Nature trails are natural-surfaced trails that are typically located in a major greenbelt park. These trails provide opportunities for environmental education and contemplative seclusion in a natural setting.

Cedar Ridge Preserve Trail
The Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve trails are located within 633 acres of City and County-owned property in southwest Dallas, containing escarpment and forests that are ideal for birding. There are eight separate hiking trails totaling approximately 6 miles. The Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve has one of the highest elevations in the Metroplex at 755 feet above sea level providing a taste of the Hill County right here in Dallas.

Cedar Ridge Preserve Trail Map

Harry S Moss Trail
Consisting of multiple loops the nearly 5 miles of natural surface trails provide an off-road biking experience in the middle of the city. The Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA) maintains these trails.

Harry S. Moss Trail Map

L.B. Houston Trail
The L.B. Houston Nature Trails are located within the L.B. Houston and Elm Fork Greenbelts in Northwest Dallas near the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. There are two sections of trails, one adjacent to California Crossing Road, and the other east of Wildwood Road. The Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA) maintains these trails.

LB Houston Trail Map

Texas Buckeye Trail
The 1.6-mile Texas Buckeye Nature Trail is located within the Great Trinity Forest in southeast Dallas. The trail was originally built informally by citizen volunteers and is named for a large stand of Texas Buckeye Trees located near the terminus of the trail, which is a popular destination for hikers during the spring bloom. Being part of the Great Trinity Forest, the area is ideal for viewing several species of birds and other various wildlife. The trail-head is located at the southern end of Bexar Street.

Texas Buckeye Trail Map

The Woods at Valley View Park

The Woods at Valley View Park nature trails are nestled within Valley View Park, located at 7000 Valley View Lane. The trails are situated at the crossroads of Hillcrest Road, LBJ Freeway, Park Central Drive, and White Rock Creek Trail. Developed by the Dallas Parks Department, these trails have transformed an underutilized green space in the heart of Dallas into a scenic network of mulched pathways through the largest forested area in North Dallas. The Friends of Valley View Park group maintains the trails, ensuring they remain accessible and inviting for all visitors. The trails are ideal for hiking, biking, environmental education, and birdwatching.


Directions: Park in the center parking lot of Valley View Park by the pavilion. Walk right on the paved White Rock Creek Trail, then take a left over the bridge crossing White Rock Creek. Follow the signs marked "The Woods at Valley View Park" to reach the trail entrances.

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