Oak Cliff Nature Preserve

The Got Weekend take

Why go

Oak Cliff Nature Preserve is 121 acres of protected green space tucked into urban Dallas, owned and managed by the nonprofit Texas Land Conservancy since 2000. More than eight miles of multi-use trails thread through the property, drawing hikers, birders, plant enthusiasts and mountain bikers of all ages. DORBA has recognized it as a rain-or-shine trail system that holds up after most rain events — though the conservancy asks visitors to stay on the trail through mud rather than widening it, or simply wait several days after heavy rain. The preserve's primary purpose is protecting native plant and animal communities, so recreation is limited to marked trails: birdwatching, hiking, biking (Class 1 pedal-assist mountain bikes allowed) and photography are in; horses, motorized vehicles, camping and collecting are out. Leashed pets are welcome.

• Over eight miles of multi-use hike and bike trails across 121 acres in the middle of urban Dallas
• DORBA-recognized rain-or-shine trail system that handles activity after most rain events
• Free to visit, open dawn to dusk, with leashed pets welcome
• Protected since 2000 by Texas Land Conservancy to preserve native plant and animal communities

Mountain bikers, hikers, birders and anyone in Dallas wanting a real trail experience close to home. The multi-use, rain-or-shine trails make it a dependable pick when other trails are muddy.

Make it your kind of weekend

• outdoors
• family outing
• solo exploring
• friends

A few visit notes

Open dawn to dusk; no fee to visit (donations support the nonprofit owner). Interactive trail map at bit.ly/ocnp; check the DORBA/Trailforks page for current trail status after wet weather. Stay on marked trails; leashed pets only; no horses, motorized vehicles, camping or fires.