Johnny Broyles Nature Trail — Attraction in Little Elm

This is a great beginner's trail with a very clear path, part of which is paved. Great for families with young kids, or any dogs, since the elevation barely changes. Currently, June 2024, there are at least 3 low lying spots that are flooded due to all of the rain in May that has allowed the lake level to rise by at least 2.5 ft (so the volleyball courts are underwater). But it's still an enjoyable stroll. In the evening we saw at least 4 cotton-tail rabbits! Lots of wildflowers at certain points. The parking space at Little Elm park south of the trail is huge, we brought in a 12 passenger Nissan van no problem. Still have to pay $10 for parking, but just on the weekend it seems. Bathrooms are pretty decent, and the beach is ok, crowded on a Saturday. Personally, I didn't enjoy all of the debris (twigs, leaves) from storms washing up and floating around, but my 6, 8, and 10 yr olds didn't...

Amazing trail in a loop.. trail is all cemented . At some place it is not but can be skipped. You pass through lake and tree . Some place it’s open and at some places completely shaded . In hot summer too one can walk . Few view point where one can just seat and have here the noise of water. Well connected with little elm parking .. we parked near one of the entrance for just this trail but one can park at little elm parking and...

As I was walking through the tranquil water bordered trail, it was interrupted by all the trash that has accumulated along the tree line and bushes on the outskirts of the trail. Yuck!!

You'd think since Little Elm is now charging people for parking to enjoy the park, they could also have someone regularly clean up the trash (bags, cans, bottles, paper wrappings, etc).

I did see many Cardinals, Blue Jays, and...