Paul S. Dryer Nature Preserve At Windmill Hill — Attraction in DeSoto

Easy to moderate hiking trails, which also look to be good for mountain biking. Long sections are in full shade or dappled sunlight. A few picnic tables dispersed in case you don't want to rest on the ground. We've brought kids under five; as long as you have a hiking stick to steady yourself on the steep parts, you can hold their hand and everyone will be fine. There's enough cell signal for popular exercise apps to map your distance. On our most recent visit we met the trail steward; nice guy with a sense of humor. If you are tuned in to your surroundings, you might detect a...

Went here for the first time the other day and I must say it’s an absolutely beautiful place to go hiking!! Lots of trails and even some with different inclines and views. Loved all the lil gnome friends out there as well! I love when parks do that fun stuff! Very shaded with plenty of trees. Only downside was there’s no physical maps and the trails could get mixed up. They were a little hard to follow. But nonetheless it was a great area to check out for a hike and I can’t wait...

Beautiful trails. Today was my first time visiting. I'm a beginner when it comes to hiking and this place was perfect. My dog even impressed me on some of the steeper terrain. Didn't see much wildlife, but I hope to see more critters as I visit more often. The trails were clean and easy to maneuver. I highly recommend to anyone wanting a quick or...