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The preserve has a 2.43 mile loop, a 2.7 mile mountain bike trail loop (beginner to intermediate), as well as a 3.6 mile outer loop for hiking and trail-running. It features open, scenic fields with lots of flowers, and you can find lots of group runs, rides, photography classes, yoga, etc here. Just 4.2 miles from REI and Trader Joe's, the preserve is dog friendly, and has free wifi in the pavilion next to the playground.
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a free, fantastic get-away for a quick dose of the outdoors in the middle of the busy city. Safe and family-friendly, this preserve has a wide variety of visitors doing every type of activity, from jogging to mountain biking to drone flying.
The playground sits next to the bathrooms and covered pavilions that boast free wifi provided by the City of Plano. Less than 50 ft. from the playground is the entrance to the 2.7 mile mountain bike single-track loop (maintained by DORBA, Dallas Off Road Bike Association) that is famous for being tame enough for beginners, but fast enough for the seasoned rider with quick drops and banked turns. Be careful of the rabbits that shoot across the trail in the warm months and the narrow tree-gates. ALWAYS wear a helmet.
This nature preserve hosts all sorts of wildlife including deer, coyotes, owl, tarantulas, armadillos, snakes, and rumors of mountain lions.
Since Texas has nearly perfect fall, spring and winter weather, Arbor Hills' parking lot can get very crowded on the weekends, so arrive early on sunny days.
Less than 3 miles from the trailhead, foodies can find top-notch restaurants, coffee bars, and breweries.
These trails, although very safe and surrounded by a beautiful golf course neighborhood, can get very dark early in the evenings due to the extensive tree coverage, so always be vigilant.
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