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O.W. Fannin Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Running trail in Arlington, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from O.W. Fannin Natural Area'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.
Park (or nature preserve) featuring hiking, walking and bike trails, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about O.W. Fannin Natural Area
“Beautiful area and if your lucky you'll see the peacocks!”
This place is a hidden Gem. Paved walking trails that go through a nature area, there are only a few access points so it's tricky finding the park honestly. The coolest part is dirt paths that swing through the forest by a creek and are great for hiking. Love this place.
Nice walking trail. I parked at FJ "Red" Kane Park and just followed the trail to get a quick walk in on my lunch and do some Geocaching. The signs are informative and I enjoyed the walk. Middle of the day during the week there was hardly nobody on the trail.
Had great hike no signs to mark trail. But really enjoyed it. Kind of a hidden gem. Lived in the area for over 30 years didn't know it was there.
Felt like Narnia through the wardrobe. What looked like a small, point-to-point trail opened into a full-blown nature escape once I got off the paved trail and headed down the unpaved one near the entrance. I actually didn’t intend to come to O.W.
Trail conditions & character
“But once my dog saw a squirrel run down the unpaved trail, we had a lot more fun.”
“What looked like a small, point-to-point trail opened into a full-blown nature escape once I got off the paved trail and headed down the unpaved one near the entrance.”
Plan your run at O.W. Fannin Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitearlingtontx.gov
- Phone(817) 459-5474
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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