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Windmill Hill Preserve Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in DeSoto, Texas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Windmill Hill Preserve Trail'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.
What runners say about Windmill Hill Preserve Trail
“The trails are very well defined and there is plenty of shade.”
“I almost prefer it due to how quiet and peaceful it is.”
Can't complain. It's off of I20 and has various parking spots scattered on the trails. It is shady and has many decomposing trees. I would be cautious of tree limbs hanging by a thread. Some parking spots are better than others.
Nice place to hike. The trails are very well defined and there is plenty of shade. Quite a few steep parts though..
Nice alternative to Cedar Ridge Preserve. I almost prefer it due to how quiet and peaceful it is. You won't get a hardcore workout but you can piece together a couple of trails for a little sweat.
Beautiful well maintained trails. Trails are well marked and offer a range of difficulties from easy to advanced. A big plus is that the trails are not crowded .
Trail conditions & character
“The trails are very well defined and there is plenty of shade.”
“Loved the hiking trails I wished gate on winter green parking lot was open.”
“I almost prefer it due to how quiet and peaceful it is.”
“Trails are well marked and offer a range of difficulties from easy to advanced.”
Plan your run at Windmill Hill Preserve Trail
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Phone+1 214-676-8017
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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