Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Hike
Located on the south side of Lake Grapevine, which supplies water for Highland and University Park
as well as portions of the city of Grapevine, this trail is only a few miles from bustling Grapevine
Mills, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the massive Gaylord Texan resort. Thanks to those
developments and others, the city enjoys a healthy tax base and offers first-rate parks, including this
well-tended trail.
The first part of the hike, about 1.5 miles, is on an old paved park road that's now open only to foot
and bike traffic. Off-road cyclists take to side dirt trails that branch off the main trail.
The trail starts from the parking lot off Dove Road and then heads through a grassy opening, passing
houses on the right and Little Bear Creek down the hill on the left. The trail then curves right.
At the junction with Bronco Lane, the trail follows the cul-de-sac down to the water's edge for a
good view of the lake. The trail then heads back up the street to pick up the main road, bearing left and
heading downhill for another view of the lake on the left. The trail surface becomes concrete and heads
up a hill, crossing over Dove Loop Road and into a post oak forest where squirrels scamper.
The trail enters Oak Grove Park, a hub of baseball and soccer fields and plenty of picnic tables filled
with families on sunny weekends. A lakeside playground and nearby water fountains and restrooms
make a nice resting spot before turning around and heading back to the trailhead.
Miles and Directions
