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Walnut Grove Trail
This 3-mile trail hugs the south shore of Lake Grapevine, offering stunning views and surprising
solitude. The first part of the trail is through woods; the second part is along the shoreline. The trail is
open to horses and restricted to mountain bikers, but they sometimes can't resist. Be prepared to see a
few fat tire marks along with tracks of armadillos, opossums, and the occasional coyote.
Distance: 3.0 miles out and back
Approximate hiking time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to more challenging
Trail surface: Packed dirt and sand
Best season: Mar through May; Nov through Dec
Other users: Equestrians
Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted
Fees and permits: No fees or permits required
Schedule: Park open sunrise to sunset
Maps: TOPO! Texas CD; maps available from Southlake Parks and Recreation online at
www.southlakeparks.com or at the city's parks office
Trail contacts: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; (817) 865-2600; http://www.swf-
wc.usace.army.mil/grapevine/index.asp
City of Southlake; www.southlakeparks.com
Special considerations: Since this is an equestrian trail, look out for horse droppings and
be sure to give equestrians the right-of-way. Since shoes can sink in the sand along the
beach, wear older boots.
There is no water available on the trail, so bring what you need.
Finding the trailhead: From Dallas take TX 114 west to the White Chapel Boulevard
exit. Drive north 3 miles to where the road ends at a parking lot. The trailhead is adja-
cent to the parking lot's east side. GPS: N33 00.278' / W97 09.433'
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