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Rowlett Creek - Dallas County Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,130 Google reviews · Running trail in Garland, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rowlett Creek - Dallas County Nature 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.
This park known for its bicycle trails also offers a pavilion, grill & picnic tables.
What runners say about Rowlett Creek - Dallas County Nature Preserve
“I absolutely love this beautiful creek reserve my boyfriend and I ride our bikes there often and i recommend everyone to visit :)”
“Shady paths, interesting tree forms, wildlife and more await you at Rowlett Creek Nature preserve.”
“The trails were beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for spending quality time outdoors with family.”
“Can do anything from a 1-mile easy walk to a 20+ mi bike ride.”
Awesome nature area great for on foot or by bike. Over ten different mapped trails with varying levels of difficulty. Can do anything from a 1-mile easy walk to a 20+ mi bike ride. The trails are almost all shaded by trees so great place to go on hot sunny Texas summer days.
Great place to bike or walk. Lots of different trails with different challenges. It's not the Hill country, but for North Texas, it's definitely worth a visit. Loops 7 and 13 offer a better challenge for both bikers and walkers. A great.oasis in the city.
Great place to do hiking during the week. The weekend is filled with bikers biking up the beautiful trails. From the entrance two trails are available left direction going towards pleasant valley road , right direction towards miller road , you can easily get in a 4+ miles of trodding.
Great natural trails for walking or biking. Wooded areas are beautiful with large trees and open fields are kept up well. Some trails follow Rowlett creek.
Trail conditions & character
“Shady paths, interesting tree forms, wildlife and more await you at Rowlett Creek Nature preserve.”
“I absolutely love this beautiful creek reserve my boyfriend and I ride our bikes there often and i recommend everyone to visit :)”
“The parking is great, with lots of shade trees so your car stays cool in the heat.”
“The trails were beautiful, peaceful, and perfect for spending quality time outdoors with family.”
“I have seen wild cats on loop 7, so be careful if you have a dog with you.”
“The paths are fairly easy and many of the exposed tree roots are smoothed over so someone with a jog stroller or a sturdy wheelchair could traverse these trails.”
“There is a handicapped porta potty and a gazebo and plenty of picnic tables for a rest and bite after the hike or bike ride is over.”
Plan your run at Rowlett Creek - Dallas County Nature Preserve
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.
- 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.
- Websitedallascounty.org
- Phone+1 972-205-2750
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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