Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Trinity River Audubon Center
Opened in 2008, this Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified education cen-
ter and the surrounding nature preserve are popular with schoolchildren and birders drawn by informat-
ive programs and abundant wildlife. This trail takes in an expansive view of the Trinity River then
heads through a prairie and adjacent woodland before circling back to the education center.
Distance: 1.0 mile out and back
Approximate hiking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Trail surface: Boardwalk and packed dirt
Best season: Late Mar through May; Oct and Nov
Other trail users: Very popular with birders, school field trips, and scout groups
Canine compatibility: No dogs permitted
Fees and permits: Admission fee; no charge for children 2 and under
Schedule: Center open Tues through Sat 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sun 10:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.; closed Mon
Maps: TOPO! Texas CD; maps available at education center
Trail contacts: Trinity River Audubon Center; (214) 398-TRAC (8722);
www.tx.audubon.org
Special considerations: The third Thursday of each month is Free Thursday, with free
admission and extended operating hours (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
Collecting plants is prohibited, as is attempting to touch, feed, or help any wildlife encountered in
the preserve.
Finding the trailhead:
Take I-45 south from downtown Dallas to Loop 12. Go east
on Loop 12 for approximately 2 miles. Look for the entrance sign on the right side of the
highway at 6500 South Loop 12. GPS: N32 38.283' / W96 57.549'
The Hike
