Winter cycling training program for recreational and competitive cyclists Hours Grounds are open Tuesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to sunset. Mountain Creek Pkwy. 3 blocks 1 block About the Nature Center Summer night hikes make this one of the most enjoyable hiking destinations in Dallas. But any time of year is a great time to visit. By day there is no cost to hike the 10 miles of wooded trails, past a cattail pond, arriving at vistas and an observation tower with a surprisingly beautiful view of Dallas.
Hikes can take two to three hours, so be prepared with plenty of water.
Also look for the Mary Alice Bland butterfly garden and native plant nursery. Restrooms are available at the center. Ten miles of incredible trails, some a little challenging, and others so simple you can take the toddlers in their strollers. The trails are all natural terrain paved with rock, mulch or dirt. They are designed for foot traffic only.