From quick and easy loops around town to drives that take you to fantastic lakes and hills, our city has so many options to hit the trail. So lace up your hiking boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking guide for the Fort Worth area with eight routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure and experience breathtaking views.
Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites before visiting for further info, current trail conditions, and the safest practices for the area.
Key: Easy = 🥾 | Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾
Loughridge Lake
- Difficulty: 🥾
- Length: 0.9 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, fishing, dog-walking
Located just north of the city, this short trail in Saginaw is the perfect place for a quick daily walk and is a safe choice for its visibility + popularity with dog owners. It’s also stroller-friendly.
Gateway Park is a popular destination for mountain bikers.
Photo provided by the City of Fort Worth
Gateway Park West Loop
- Difficulty: 🥾
- Length: 3.8 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, mountain biking, bird watching
This trail located just north of the Tandy Hills Natural Area has scenic river views + is a popular choice for mountain biking.
Riverbottom Trail Loop
- Difficulty: 🥾
- Length: 3.9 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, dog-walking, bird + wildlife watching
This trail is located on Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge land — so expect a $6 entree fee, but also plenty of wildlife + a preserved ecosystem.
The perfect time for a swim — and then a nap in the sun — is obviously mid-walk.
Photo by @trinitytrails
Trinity Trail Loop
- Difficulty: 🥾
- Length: 2.5-5.6 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, biking, dog-walking
The Trinity Trails are one the most popular picks for solo hikers and those who want a mid-day stroll. Daytime hikes are also recommended, as this trail isn’t lit at night.
Foster Park Trail
- Difficulty: 🥾
- Length: 10.7 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, biking, mountain biking
This trail connects with the Trinity Trail system and is mostly paved, perfect for running and walking.
Take a scenic walk along Eagle Mountain Lake. | @aucoineric
Eagle Mountain Lake
- Difficulty: 🥾🥾
- Length: 2.7-7 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, bird-watching — dogs not allowed
We love the beautiful lake views at this park, plus you can choose from three different trails depending on how long you want to hike. The popular, family-friendly lake is another great spot for a solo hike.
Arcadia Trail
- Difficulty: 🥾
- Length: 5 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, dog-walking, biking, mountain biking
Follow the paved main path or explore the many small side trails along this point-to-point trail.
Lone Wolf Loop
- Difficulty: 🥾🥾
- Length: 3.6 miles
- Activities: Hiking, running, dog-walking, mountain biking, bird + wildlife watching
If you’re looking for a moderate challenge, this route has elevation changes, plus rocks, river bends, and forest.
