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Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 163 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar Hill, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center'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.
Forested nature preserve with a variety of hiking trails, bird-viewing areas & dog-friendly hours.
What runners say about Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
“Beautiful, well maintained wooded natural unpaved trail system.”
“It provided enough shade in a rather warm October morning, but I cannot give a park or nature preserve a 5-star rating for not allowing dogs on the trail.”
“Nice trails and quiet atmosphere.”
I recommend the Private Bird of Prey Encounter...very informative and up close. Great hiking trails, nice picnic and play areas as well!
Nice staff. Great local hiking trails. Good long views during the fall and winter seasons. Nice creek and slopes. The 3.5 mile total length is just perfect along with the continuous shade. Do wear repellent!!! There is poison ivey but they keep it trimmed back off the trail. Trail is only 2-3 foot wide.
We walked the new paved path. The trail head starts at dogwood. You can choose to hike the looped trails that are in a natural area or walk the paved trail. There is an area that is being finished, but you can still walk through it. It’s next to the the road that is very busy, so probably not good for children.
Best location within city limits to hike and enjoy nature. Beautiful trails and lots of green. I enjoy hiking there every time I go.
Trail conditions & character
“It provided enough shade in a rather warm October morning, but I cannot give a park or nature preserve a 5-star rating for not allowing dogs on the trail.”
“Located in the Dallas Hill Country (SW area).”
“Beautiful, well maintained wooded natural unpaved trail system.”
Plan your run at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedogwood.audubon.org
- Phone(469) 526-1980
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
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