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Paul S. Dryer Nature Preserve At Windmill Hill
4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in DeSoto, Texas · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
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- Shade
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- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Paul S. Dryer Nature Preserve At Windmill Hill yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Paul S. Dryer Nature Preserve At Windmill Hill
“Dryer Nature Preserve at Windmill Hill delivers a quiet and well kept trail system.”
“This is a very nice and peaceful place, a true oasis for anyone looking to hike or get some exercise without a lot of crowds.”
Went here for the first time the other day and I must say it’s an absolutely beautiful place to go hiking!! Lots of trails and even some with different inclines and views. Loved all the lil gnome friends out there as well! I love when parks do that fun stuff! Very shaded with plenty of trees.
Beautiful trails. Today was my first time visiting. I'm a beginner when it comes to hiking and this place was perfect. My dog even impressed me on some of the steeper terrain. Didn't see much wildlife, but I hope to see more critters as I visit more often. The trails were clean and easy to maneuver.
What a wonderful local discovery! We recently visited the Paul S. Dryer Nature Preserve at Windmill Hill, and I'm almost embarrassed to say that after all these years, I never knew it was here. I’m so glad we finally found it.
Easy to moderate hiking trails, which also look to be good for mountain biking. Long sections are in full shade or dappled sunlight. A few picnic tables dispersed in case you don't want to rest on the ground.
Trail conditions & character
“Went here for the first time the other day and I must say it’s an absolutely beautiful place to go hiking!”
“This is a very nice and peaceful place, a true oasis for anyone looking to hike or get some exercise without a lot of crowds.”
“We've brought kids under five; as long as you have a hiking stick to steady yourself on the steep parts, you can hold their hand and everyone will be fine.”
Plan your run at Paul S. Dryer Nature Preserve At Windmill Hill
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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