Check out a few of our nearby trails :
DALLAS Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve Texas Buckeye Trail Trinity Forest Trail White Rock Lake Park Loop Trail
DENISON Eisenhower State Park
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BEFORE YOU GO
Plan your activities before you leave so you ’ ll arrive prepared . For your comfort and convenience , carry a small daypack , extra clothing for cold air along trails , and don ’ t forget hiking boots . For your protection , bring along hats , sunglasses , sunblock , and insect repellant . Be prepared for emergencies by carrying a small flashlight and batteries , watch , map , bandages , and don ’ t forget plenty of water and snacks . Finally , make the most of your nature quest by carrying binoculars , a magnifying glass , and a small camera .
GRAPEVINE Northshore and Knob Hill Trails
FORT WORTH
Eagle Mountain Park
LEWISVILLE Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area ( LLELA )
MCKINNEY
Erwin Park Trail
PILOT POINT Ray Roberts Lake State Park
TREKKIN ’ TIPS FOR TYKES
When hiking with children , keep these suggestions in mind .
• Allow small legs plenty of time for breaks and making the journey and know your kids ’ limitations .
• Be familiar with potential dangers in the area in which you ’ ll explore and teach your kids trail and animal safety .
• Before you set out , prepare your kids by informing them that there may be rules against taking their nature finds home .
PLANO Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Chisholm Trail Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve
SHERMAN Binkley Park and Herman Baker Park Loop Prairie Loop Raasch Trail
THE COLONY Shoreline Trail
WHERE TO FIND TRAILS
You might be surprised to discover nearby trails that you never knew existed . Check with city , county , and state parks and for trails along rivers or near lakeshores . There are also national forests and parks throughout the United States with extensive trail systems . If you have access to a wooded area near you that isn ’ t too dense , a trail may not be necessary . When hiking off trails , use safety precautions to protect against tripping , poison ivy , getting lost , or other hazards .
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