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Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 167 Google reviews · Running trail in Southlake, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Educational nature center & woodland & prairie reserve on 758 acres with 20+ miles of trails.
What runners say about Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve
“Our Trail Life troop went for a hike there and found the nature center, clean and well maintained.”
“It’s peaceful, scenic, and offers just the right amount of elevation for a solid workout without being too intense.”
“It’s peaceful, scenic, and offers just the right amount of elevation for a solid workout without being too intense.”
Beautiful hidden gem! This reserve has lots of parking and is hidden behind in a little oasis of its own. The gates are open from sun up to sun down and it’s free. There is ample parking and a really cute pollinator garden with various flowers and bushes/trees. The trails are nice and well maintained.
I live literally across the street from the Nature Center entrance. It’s beautiful here anytime of year! Great place for young learners during the summer camps/classes. Too bad dogs are not welcome here, as if they are not part of nature.
Absolutely loved this hike! There was a cool tree swing at about halfway through. Horses and pets are allowed on the trail. So, if piles of poo in the middle of the trail are not your thing, this is not the trail for you. As for me and my husband, we had a super fun hike!
Great birdwatching! Saw (and heard many) Painted Buntings. 12 types of birds total. We took a 4 mile hike and ended up getting lost - Hannah from the Nature Center came to our rescue, after describing our location she knew exactly where we were and jogged down (with ice and cold water no less) to guide us back to…
Trail conditions & character
“It’s peaceful, scenic, and offers just the right amount of elevation for a solid workout without being too intense.”
“They have clean bathrooms (port a potties but well maintained) and several picnic area tables to relax under.”
“I am unsure why/if dogs aren't allowed here as there is signage on the trails outside of the park which allow them to walk the paths as long as they're leashed?”
“It’s peaceful, scenic, and offers just the right amount of elevation for a solid workout without being too intense.”
“This reserve has lots of parking and is hidden behind in a little oasis of its own.”
“Since it is essentially a large loop with a variety of connectors, so it is almost impossible to get lost for any length of time.”
Plan your run at Bob Jones Nature Center and Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteexperiencesouthlaketexas.com
- Phone+1 817-748-8019
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8 pm |
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