Walk This Way – 10 Tarrant County Trails Made for Hiking and Biking
If spring fever has you longing for the outdoors, explore some of Tarrant County’s
most inviting hike-and-bike escapes. From paved sidewalks winding through shady
greenbelts to rugged singletrack trails above Lake Worth, these close-to-home trails offer fresh air, family time, and just enough adventure to keep you coming back for more.
1. Big Bear Creek Greenbelt
Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Park Rd., Keller, TX 76248 | 5.4 miles | Easy
This greenbelt follows tree-lined Big Bear Creek across Keller, linking parks, playgrounds, and neighborhoods with a wide, paved trail perfect for walkers, runners, and casual cyclists. Expect creek views, small bridges, and easy access from multiple trailheads, making it a go-to for families and everyday fitness.
2. The Parks at Town Center
1100 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller, TX 76248 | 1.1 miles | Easy
Wrapped around Keller Town Hall, this community favorite mixes a short paved loop with lakes, fountains, wildflower meadows, and a playground, all tied into the broader Big Bear Creek system. It’s ideal for an easy stroll, a quick family bike ride, or a scenic photo walk around the water.
3. Knob Hills Bike Trail
7800-7900 Denton Hwy. (US 377),
Roanoke, TX 76262 | 5-6 miles | Moderate
Just south of Roanoke, Knob Hills weaves through rolling terrain and wooded creek beds, making it a favored destination for local mountain bikers and trail runners. Expect packed dirt singletrack, short climbs, and a more rugged, natural feel that contrasts with easy urban greenbelts. Search “Knob Hills Bike Trail Roanoke TX” online for current maps and conditions.
4. Keller Indian Trail
Mount Gilead Rd., Keller, TX 76248 |
2.3 miles total | Easy
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Threading quietly through several Keller neighborhoods, Indian Trail is a series of paved greenway segments enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, and kids on scooters. Shaded stretches, gentle grades, and connections to local parks make it a relaxed way to log a few miles close to home.
5. Cross Timbers Trail
Cross Timbers Trail Head, 1751 Cross Timbers Rd., Roanoke, TX 76262 | 2 miles
Easy to moderate
Serving as a local gateway into wooded greenbelt and creekside terrain, the Cross Timbers Trailhead near Roanoke offers a convenient spot to hop on soft-surface paths popular with hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers. Visitors enjoy a more natural feel, with trees, wildlife, and quieter routes than many in-town sidewalks. Search “Cross Timbers Trail Head Roanoke TX” for current maps and updates.
6. Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve / Walnut Grove Trail
355 E. Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, TX 76092 | 20 miles total | Easy to moderate experiencesouthlaketexas.com
Bordering Lake Grapevine, this preserve showcases Cross Timbers habitat with soft-surface hiking trails, birding spots, and shaded paths that radiate from the Bob Jones Nature Center trailhead. Visitors can choose short family-friendly loops or longer out-and-back routes that connect into the Walnut Grove National Recreation Trail system.
7. Trinity Trails – Trinity River
Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 | 5-7 miles | Easy
Tracing the Trinity River through Fort Worth, this paved network serves as a hub for cyclists, runners, walkers, and even paddlers launching nearby. With gorgeous river views, skyline backdrops, and numerous park access points, it’s popular for both leisurely outings and serious training rides.
8. Regional DFW Discovery Trail
Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth, TX 76102 | 63 miles total | Easy
to moderate
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Branded as a regional “super highway” for bikers and pedestrians, the DFW Discovery Trail stitches together existing greenways like Trinity Trails, Campion Trail, and River Legacy, with construction ongoing. When fully built, the trail will offer a continuous, hard-surface corridor between Panther Island in Fort Worth and the Trinity Skyline area near downtown Dallas.
9. Marion Sansom Park Trails
2501 Roberts Cut-Off Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76114 | 10–11 miles total | Moderate to difficult
Overlooking Lake Worth, Marion Sansom Park is a rugged, wooded playground of rocky singletrack, waterfalls, and scenic bluff overlooks, drawing mountain bikers and trail runners from across North Texas. Multiple loop options range from easier white trails to more technical red and expert sections, so you can pick your own level of challenge.
10. North Z Boaz Mountain Bike Trail
7001 Calmont Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76116 | 4 miles | Moderate
Built on a former golf course, North Z Boaz serves up four loopable zones of flowing singletrack with berms, rollers, and optional rock features that appeal to both progressing and experienced riders. Open sightlines and gentle elevation changes also offer confident hikers and trail runners a go-to option as long as you don’t mind sharing space with bikes.
