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Check out the stunning views Fort Worth has to offer with our hiking guide.
Check out the stunning views Fort Worth has to offer with our hiking guide. | Photo provided by The City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth 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 15 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 = 🥾🥾🥾

Speakeasy Loop

  • Difficulty: 🥾🥾
  • Length: 2.5 miles
  • Activities: Hiking, running, mountain biking, dog-walking
This multi-use trail in Marion Sansom Park offers excellent views of the city from multiple angles. Reviewers have noted a few blind corners, so keep an eye out for cyclists. Because NAS JRB is 4.2 miles away, you might see fighter jets overhead.

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The Dam Drop Loop in Marion Sansom Park has an elevation gain of 223 ft over 2.5 miles.

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Photo courtesy Gabe Deale

The Dam Drop Loop

  • Difficulty: 🥾🥾
  • Length: 2.5 miles
  • Activities: Hiking, running, mountain biking, dog-walking
If you’re looking for a solid morning workout, check out this trail loop in Marion Sansom Park featuring a waterfall. Be prepared for some steep uphill rises + keep an eye on the directional signs that have been known to feel “wonky.”

Greer Island and Canyon Ridge Trail

  • Difficulty: 🥾🥾
  • Length: 6.1 miles
  • Activities: Hiking, running, bird-watching, dog-walking
This route is located at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge. For a $6 entrance fee for adults, you can explore a longer trail option. While moderately challenging, it has an elevation rise of 534 ft over its duration and takes about 2.5 hours to complete.


City Guides are presented by Walsh.
 
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What is most important to you when choosing a hike?

A. Level of difficulty
B. Time it takes to complete
C. Unmatched views
D. It’s all about the location
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, May 7
  • Yoga in the Park | Tuesday, May 7 | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | BYO mat for a post-work stretch for yogis of all levels.
  • Succulent Candle & Sand Art | Tuesday, May 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Soma Winery, 201 S. Main St., Fort Worth | $20 | With sand, you’ll create unique patterns in glass votive holders — and top them with faux succulent candles to add a special touch.
Wednesday, May 8
  • Tea & Talk | Wednesday, May 8 | 12 p.m. | Sid Richardson Museum, 309 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Sip a cup of tea, peruse the collection, and participate in lively discussions with other art enthusiasts.
  • The Vietnamese Kitchen | Wednesday, May 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Fwy., Fort Worth | $85 | Learn the basics of Southeast Asian cooking in a small group context.
Thursday, May 9
  • Know Your Genes | Thursday, May 9 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Colonial Country Club, 3735 Country Club Cir., Fort Worth | $25 | Learn how your genetics can impact your health and your family during this educational brunch.
  • Wayne Family Estate Wine Dinner and Showcase | Thursday, May 9 | 6-9 p.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience, 2501 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $115 | Enjoy dinner by Magdalena’s, live music by Moses Rangel, and gift raffles.
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Support local youth during National Water Safety Month
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Membership to the YMCA goes beyond just a workout. | Photo provided by YMCA of Fort Worth
What if your workout could make an impact? The first group swimming lessons were held at the YMCA in 1909. More than 100 years later, water safety is an integral part of the organization’s mission.

Join the YMCA of Fort Worth now through Friday, May 31 and they will donate 100% of new member joining fees to support local water safety initiatives. Think: free or reduced-cost swimming lessons, life jackets + education.

Psst... This effort generated $35,000 for 15,000+ youth just last year.
 
News Notes
 
Number
  • 83,161. That’s how many Tarrant County residents voted in Saturday’s elections on various bonds and Appraisal District — or 6.2% of the nearly 1.3 million residents in the county. See the full list of election results. The next major elections are on Tuesday, November 5.
Biz
  • The northwest corner of McPherson Boulevard and Chisholm Trail Parkway will soon have a 148,000-sqft Target as the anchor of the bustling area. H-E-B, Cava, Chase Bank, and Chili’s are all under construction at the southwest Fort Worth shopping area. Target is expected to open in October 2025. (WFAA)
Trending
  • It’s been rumored for over a year, but Bella Hadid is now an official Fort Worth resident. The model moved to Cowtown to live with boyfriend Adan Banuelos, who trains cutting horses and riders. Her house is described as having “at least one antelope-shaped chandelier.” (Allure)
Opening
  • Saddlerock Wine and Beer Co. will open at 731 Samuels Ave. — often known as the Chapman-Bennett House — on Friday, May 17. RSVP for the grand opening and Texas debut of the Malibu-based winery from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tech
  • Some TCU crosswalks will soon glow red to indicate when they are not safe to pass. As part of the ongoing University Drive construction, TCU is reworking Veteran’s Plaza using a safety feature from Shanghai and the Netherlands.
Civic
  • The city’s FY 2025 budget, projected at $1.049 billion, is entering into the public discussion phase. The next opportunity for residents to share feedback is Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at Heritage Church of Christ at 4201 Heritage Trace Pkwy.
Environment
Sports
  • The Stars start their Western Conference semifinals series against the Colorado Avalanche tonight. Can the Stars make it to the NHL Western Conference Finals? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Community
  • Your FTWtoday Editors here. We care about Fort Worth. We also care about the people in it. That’s why every day, we bring you positive, impactful news stories about our city — skipping the political talk, crime coverage, and biased reporting. Support our approach to local news with a one-time donation.
 
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Weather
 
Sweltering: When will it hit 100 degrees?
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Even doggo needs a break sometimes. | GIF courtesy of Giphy.
From 1899 to 2023, the average date of the first 100° day in the DFW metroplex was July 1.

The earliest occurrence of triple digits was over a century ago, on March 9, 1911. 40 years after that, we had the latest occurrence, when the thermometer hit 100° on October 3, 1951.

While it can seem that everyone locally has a “_____ summer was the worst” story, empirically one year stood above the rest. 2011 saw 71 days at or over 100°.

Last summer was a hot one. DFW saw 50+ days at or over 100°, including 21 consecutive days. We had a relatively late occurrence of our final 100° day in 2023: September 24.

Coming in hotter: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there is a one in three chance summer 2024 will be hotter than summer 2023. Last year, we hit 100° for the first time on June 25. If that holds, you have 49 days remaining in the double digits. Get out and enjoy them.
 
The Buy
 
A gift for your favorite teacher. We promise this is better than a shiny apple on their desk. Check out our teacher appreciation giveaway on Six and Main’s Instagram.
 
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The Wrap
 
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TCU Commencement is on Saturday, May 11, with ceremonies at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. It’s a busy day for the University Drive corridor. If you’re attending, bookmark this parking map.

The class of 2024 will be unique across American institutions, as this is the class that entered college during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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