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      **Note: Park closed Wednesday's for City park maintenance 5am - 2pm**


      Trail Stewards: Bobby George


      Located on the western border of Plano, Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is a 200-acre park featuring vast areas of natural beauty for walking, jogging, hiking, orienteering, and other outdoor activity.

      TRAIL CONDITIONS
      For updated Arbor Hills trail condition information, please call our hotline at 972-210-2936 press 9 for Arbor Hills

      Arbor Hills Trail System
      - Natural unpaved trails for pedestrians only - open dawn to dusk (approx. 3 miles)
      - Designated off-road cycling trail (approx. 2.6 miles)

      Description

      Type: Single Track/Single Loop
      Difficulty: Intermediate
      Distance: Approx 2.5 miles
      Virtual Tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLBOzYQZuYo
      Hours (PARK): 5AM - 11PM
      Park Closed Wednesdays for Park Maintenance: 5AM - 2PM
      Hours (TRAIL): 5AM - 11PM

      Facilities

      *NEW* Wifi Avaliable at restrooms

      • Drinking Water
      • Flush Toilets
      • Paved Parking Lot
      • Gazebos and Picnic areas with grills
      • 2.25 mile paved jogging/biking/rollerblade trail
      • Playground
      • Hospital @ Parker & the Dallas North Tollway

      Details

      This is a two mile clockwise loop for bikes, counter clockwise for foot traffic that winds around 25 acres of the park. It's fairly twisty and has numerous off camber ups and downs. This is a beginner to intermediate trail. A large white sign at the trailhead details the rules or the trail. Be considerate and follow the rules to keep this trail available.

      Facilities include a beautiful pavilion complex with picnic table land BBQ grills as well as restrooms. There is also concrete path which totals approx. 2 miles. At present.

      If you would like to volunteer to help with trail maintenance, please email using above email address or use the Facebook page above to reach out.


      Directions
      Arbor Hills Nature Preserve is located at 6701 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093, in west Plano. To get there take Parker Rd. west past the Dallas North Tollway. The entrance is a few blocks west of Midway on the north side of Parker. The trail head is on the west side of the park. Take the paved trail past the pavilion complex and playground. The trail head is marked with a large white sign. detailing the IMBA rules or the trail. Be a pal and follow the rules, we all win that way.
      Arbor Hills Nature Preserve google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 27, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      1
      Trails Mountain Bike
      1
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      1
      Trails Trail Running
      1
      Total Distance
      2 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      3,228 ft
      Total Descent
      174 ft
      Total Vertical
      45 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      625 ft
      Reports
      352
      Photos
      4
      Ridden Counter
      260

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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike12 miles174 ft3,228 ft46 ft
      #3,483#1,725433911,733
      E-Bike12 miles174 ft3,228 ft46 ft
      #1,408#41133787
      Hike12 miles174 ft3,228 ft46 ft
      29321
      Trail Running12 miles174 ft3,228 ft46 ft
      29354
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