# Cedar Ridge Preserve: Hill Country Escarpment Winter Hiking in Dallas > Place to go for families in the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Tue–Sun 6:30 AM–Dusk (Gates lock strictly at sunset; closed Mondays for habitat rest… - Dates: Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Cedar Ridge Preserve, 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75249 - Ages: All ages welcome; foot traffic only (no bikes or motorized vehicles); leashed dogs allowed; trails include steps and steep rocky inclines suitable for sturdy walking shoes - Price: Free admission; $5 suggested donation directly supports Audubon Dallas volunteer trail maintenance - Schedule: Tue–Sun 6:30 AM–Dusk (Gates lock strictly at sunset; closed Mondays for habitat rest; check online for soft-surface trail closures after heavy rain) - Organizer: Audubon Dallas & Dallas County Parks - Official page: https://audubondallas.org/cedar-ridge-preserve - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/cedar-ridge-preserve-hill-country-escarpment-winter-hiking-in-dallas--listing-55c778be8908083e60ef4c4c ## About Perched dramatically along the White Rock Escarpment in southwest Dallas, Cedar Ridge Preserve feels more like the rugged Texas Hill Country than typical flat North Texas terrain. Managed by Audubon Dallas across 600 pristine acres, the preserve climbs to elevations exceeding 880 feet, providing invigorating climbs and breathtaking panoramic vistas overlooking Mountain Creek Lake and Joe Pool Lake. Winter brings the crispest, clearest hiking weather of the year, making the preserve's 9 miles of unpaved, multi-tier trails an absolute joy to conquer without the punishing summer heat. Families love the moderate Escarpment Trail for its scenic canyon overlooks, the Fossil Valley Trail with its ancient marine limestone formations, and the Cattail Pond Trail, which descends down to a serene natural pond and viewing deck surrounded by native Ashe juniper and cedar elms. Entry is free with a suggested $5 donation. ## Similar picks in Dallas–Fort Worth - [Klyde Warren Park: Downtown Dallas Winter Great Lawn, Games & Holiday Celebrations](https://grassyknees.com/dallas-fort-worth/activities/klyde-warren-park-downtown-dallas-winter-great-lawn-games-and-holiday--listing-f57a2e374b6af8e97b03e781) — Daily 6:00 AM–11:00 PM; Nancy Best Fountain interactive water and light shows daily at… · Klyde Warren Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 4. 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