How Do You Hike Grapevine Lake In Texas?
The trail at Grapevine Lake offers residents of Dallas and Fort Worth an easy escape for a day hike. Most of the trail follows the shores of Grapevine Lake with open views of the water. Because of Grapevine Lake’s close proximity to urban areas, you have to tolerate the road and lake noise, but the trail is still enjoyable for its lake views and dense woods. Drive to the visitor center at TX 26 and FM 2499 (Fairway Drive) north of Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. Drive north on FM 2499 about 2.5 miles and turn left into Rockledge Park. Turn right at all of the picnic area forks and park at the end of the road. Set up a car shuttle to shorten the hike to 7 miles. Follow the trail from the parking area at Rockledge Park as it winds northwest along the lake shore. Hike through an abandoned picnic area and follow the trail along a segment of closed asphalt road. Cross Simmons Road and pass through Murrell Park, which has water and restrooms. Continue hiking the final 2 miles of steep hills and de
