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The Best Hiking in Dallas

Looking for the best hiking in Dallas? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Dallas. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Dallas

  • Dallas, Texas

    Katy Trail

    3.7
    7.16 mi / 138 ft gain
    The Katy Trail cuts through the busy downtown Dallas area and offers the perfect way to get away for a lunch break or afternoon walk. The trail runs from Mockingbird to Houston St and can be traveled in both directions. The best place for parking is at the North end off of Travis and Knox St wher...
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Santa Fe Trail

    4.2 mi / 108 ft gain
    Santa Fe Trail is a 4.2 mile point-to-point hike that is good for all skill levels located near Dallas, TX.
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  • Irving, Texas

    Hike Delaware Creek Loop

    0.6 mi / 13 ft gain
    Delaware Creek Loop is a 0.6 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Irving, TX.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    White Rock Lake Loop

    5.0
    9.39 mi / 328 ft gain
    White Rock Lake is the crown jewel of Dallas. It includes a 9.3 mile loop trail that is available for hikers, bikers, and walkers. In addition to the trail, there are several scenic docks for fishers or people just looking to spend the evening somewhere outside of downtown. Whether you are lookin...
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Trail

    6.5 mi / 344 ft gain
    Oak Cliff Nature Preserve Trail is a 6.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Dallas, TX.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Kiest Park Trail

    5.0
    2.05 mi / 115 ft gain
    Kiest Park Trail is a 2 mile loop that's great for stretching your legs and is dog-friendly. Kiest Park is located near Dallas, TX with parking off of Kiest Circle.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Joppa Preserve

    3.5 mi / 36 ft gain
    Joppa Preserve is a 3.5 mile out and back hike that takes you past lake views located near Dallas, TX.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Boulder Park Trail

    4.1 mi / 259 ft gain
    Boulder Park Trail is a 4 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Dallas, TX.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Trinity River Audubon Center Trail

    2.5 mi / 72 ft gain
    Trinity River Audubon Center Trail is a 2.6 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Dallas, TX.
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  • Carrollton, Texas

    Hike Carrollton Nob Hill Greenbelt: Blue Trail

    6.8 mi / 98 ft gain
    Carrollton Nob Hill Greenbelt: Blue Trail is a 6.8 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Carrollton, TX.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Katie Jackson Park Yellow, Black, And Blue Loop

    3.1 mi / 111 ft gain
    Katie Jackson Park Yellow, Black, and Blue Loop is a 3.1 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Dallas, TX.
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Katie Jackson Red Loop

    1.8 mi / 36 ft gain
    Katie Jackson Red Loop is a 1.8 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Dallas, TX.
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  • Mesquite, Texas

    Hike Mesquite Heritage Trail

    6.8 mi / 242 ft gain
    Mesquite Heritage Trail is a 6.8 mile out and back hike that takes you by a river located near Mesquite, TX.
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  • Garland, Texas

    Hike Duck Creek Greenbelt Trail

    3.6 mi / 68 ft gain
    Duck Creek Greenbelt Trail is a 3.6 mile loop hike that is accessible year round located near Garland, TX.
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  • Euless, Texas

    Little Bear Creek Trail

    4.5
    5 mi / 85 ft gain
    Little Bear Creek Trail is an approximately 5 mile loop located near Euless, TX. This hike includes views of Little Bear Creek as well as the ponds in McCormick Park once you cross over Fuller-Wiser Rd.  This trail is both kid and dog friendly. 
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  • Dallas, Texas

    Hike Big Cedar Trail

    3.2 mi / 144 ft gain
    Big Cedar Trail is a 3.2 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Dallas, TX.
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