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Twelve Hills Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · Running trail in Dallas, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Twelve Hills Nature 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.
Five-acre nature center featuring a butterfly garden with benches, walking trails & wildflowers.
What runners say about Twelve Hills Nature Center
“Not necessarily the most beautiful place in the world, but you forget you are in a city for a moment.”
“It’s nice and quiet, if it has rained the combo of birdsong and the creek is bliss.”
Great hidden gem for locals in the Bishop Arts neighborhood. The trail feels a bit short, so it's better for a casual stroll, and not really for serious hikers. (Hint: you won't get a full workout here. Maybe try the Cedar Ridge Preserve).
Great outdoor space. Peaceful but nature sounds from birds and trees. Did the trail and strolled on the Stevens forest street (nearby). Amazing area.
It’s not a bad place to be at, just a small trail nature area that needs more shade.
What a pleasant find for this visitor to Dallas. Native Prairie grasses and flowers. Really lovely. The short, easy trail was well maintained and Easy to push a big wheeled stroller through too.
Trail conditions & character
“Not necessarily the most beautiful place in the world, but you forget you are in a city for a moment.”
“It’s nice and quiet, if it has rained the combo of birdsong and the creek is bliss.”
“Small parking lot but nice escape in the middle of the city.”
Plan your run at Twelve Hills Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitetwelvehills.org
- Phone(469) 249-2817
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
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