Windmill Hill - Dallas County Nature Preserve — Attraction in DeSoto

Get ready for a great hiking trail. Also, you would think that you'd run into a lot of people who don't want to speak. When I go, literally everyone is so friendly and there's motivation everywhere. This is for the new comers to the super go getters. It has a trail for everyone. There are signs up that there are poisonous snakes around but I've never seen them. Of course they try to avoid us and with all the noise, they'll stay far away. The parking can be a hassle sometimes but once you're there,...

Great fun! Went biking here little over a year ago. Plan on going back soon and hiking the trails with my new puppy. Only downside to this place is understanding which trails are meant for hiking or biking. You really can't tell until it's already too late and you're carrying your bike up a hill that's impossible to climb. Other than that though, absolutely beautiful place. Really peaceful and serene. One of my favorite spots is where I took the picture at. I rode the same trail for about 3-4...

Bring water. The all trails app is helpful to navigate. Lots of little forks in the trail for smaller loops. Hiking boots recommended, maybe a walking stick. Moderately treacherous loose rocks and inclines. There's an SRV trail and it's named after Stevie Ray Vaughn. His mother made contributions to the preserve. There's a bridge somewhere there named after Stevie Ray Vaughn too. It's a nice workout and it really feels like you're...