Cedar Ridge Preserve

Features for The Naturalist

Nearly 10 miles of well-maintained, rugged trails explore 600+ acres of steep limestone hills and soaring 755-feet escarpments with epic views. Lush valleys, riparian corridors, and ponds. Blackland prairie restorations. Butterfly garden. Site of native Texas orchids. Great spot for birders.

Great for: The Naturalist-In-Training, The Birder, The Botanist, The Entomologist, The Forester, The Geologist, The Outdoor Adventurer, The Wetlander, and The Wildlife Biologist.

Park Information

Highlights

Sprawling preserve with a variety of terrain types from escarpments to wetlands, laced by miles of trails in a range of difficulties, some with immense views. Terrific nature immersion.

Amenities

Restrooms
Unpaved Trails (Hiking)
Water Access/Feature
Dog Friendly (On Leash)
Family-Friendly Features

Contact

Address: 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75249

Phone: 972.709.7784

Website: Cedar Ridge Preserve

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4 Apr 26 at 9:00 am
Laura W Bush Native Texas Park || Guided Walk (AT)

4 Apr 26 at 10:00 am

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John Bunker Sands Wetland Center || 1st Saturday Walk & Talk Bird Tour (AT)

5 Apr 26 at 12:00 am

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8:00 AM - Guided Insect Hike at Coppell Nature Park (AT)

9:00 AM - LLELA ||1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT)

11:00 AM - Community Nature Expo at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

6:00 PM - NTMN 2024 Summer Social

8:30 AM - Trinity River Audubon Center || 2nd Saturday Guided Hike (AT)

8:30 PM - Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party (FYI)

11:30 AM - Master Gardener Association || Shade Gardening (AT)

8:00 AM - 3rd Thursday Bird Walk at the Heard Museum (AT)

7:30 AM - Trinity River Audubon Center || Morning Bird Walk (AT)

8:00 AM - Canyon Creek Wetland and Wildscape Workday

10:00 AM - 3rd Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at John Bunker Sands Wetland Center (AT)

9:00 AM - Trinity River Audubon Center || Sunday Morning Bird Walk (AT)

8:00 PM - Oakland Cemetery Community Bioblitz Outreach

10:00 AM - Master Gardener Association || Can I Eat That? (AT)

8:00 AM - Guided Hike – Sounds of Nature at Coppell Nature Park (AT)

9:00 AM - LLELA || 1st Saturday Nature Walk–(AT)

9:00 AM - Reptile Appreciation Workshop (AT)

9:00 AM - TMN-Elm Fork Chapter || Early Bird Watch and Walk at Furneaux Creek (AT)

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