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    Marion Sansom Park

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Tony D.

    Very rocky, quite hard going down. But going up to my car was a STRUGGLE. Highly Recommend!! if you want to get a great hike in DFW. I went when the weather was not too hot so it was decent but in the summer, take care with plenty of water. Not too many bugs on this trail and its fairly clean and please keep it like that.

    Nikki M.

    We are always looking for a good trail! We decided to stop by after reading a couple reviews and were pleasantly surprised. It's tucked away, around the lake in a part of town we don't drive to often. It was beautiful. Fall is always the best time to hike imo. Tons of different trails and scenery. We saw quite a bit of deer and not a lot of people which is always nice during a hike. There were some pretty steep trails so bring a good pair of hiking boots. The trails range from easy to intermediate.

    Son L.

    Visited here on a Sunday, late morning. Decided to just wing it and walk a few of the trails for as long as I felt like walking. Ended up exploring 3 different trails (easy, moderate, difficult). They were all different and displayed various levels of difficulty. The environment is well kept and the trails are made for both walking and mountain bike riding. I loved the variety and peacefulness each trail offered. I was able to make my way down to the dam. I appreciated that some of the more difficult trails actually physically challenged me at times and had some good elevation and undulations for exercise. The dam itself was beautiful and worth the trip. I highly recommend this park if you're looking for variety, physical activity, relaxation, and exploration! Cheers!

    Phillip E. S.

    Today was so beautiful, I couldn't help but to spend time outdoors in God's creation. This was only the second time out here, but I was better prepared with more hiking appropriate shoes and bottled water. (There are a few more items I'll remember to bring next time as well. With each passing visit, I'll be able to tweek what exactly I need to bring.) This time, I was determined to make my way to the dam area. I believe the actual dam is blocked off with fencing, but I was able to get close enough to satisfy my curiousity. Anyway, there were several spots that required some special maneuvering to get across without making a splash. In spite of being very out-of-shape, I made it across successfully. The goal for today was to commune with the Sovereign King of the Universe who made such beautiful landscapes as this. Goal accomplished! On the way back to the vehicle, I discovered just how out of shape I am. Ha! Hopefully I can come out here many more times in the future. The only negative of the whole trip was the sad discovery of how people have no regard for nature by littering.

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    Beautiful place to hike! We go 2-3 times a year! The scenery and waterfalls is a perfect place to unwind!

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    Eagle Mountain Park

    Eagle Mountain Park

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    Eagle Mountain Park has a decent size parking lot and I noticed they had a Kona ice truck out…read morefront. They have restrooms available, however they are porta potties that need maintenance. My friend and I enjoyed walking the overlook trail, including seeing the views of the lake. The weather was sunny and breezy and we got a good workout. I like that they don't allow dogs here to preserve their wildlife. We saw a couple of deer on our walk which was lovely. We look forward to our next visit to Eagle Mountain Park.

    Eagle Mountain Park has great hiking trails along with some scenic views. One of the best features…read moreof this park is that it's pedestrian only and there are no bikes or dogs allowed. This makes for a great hiking experience. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge lover of dogs, but I love that this park is working to preserve the nature, plus some of the trails are steep and it would be heinous to make your dog venture up and down some of these more aggressive slopes. Nonetheless, I still saw two people bring their dogs out... some people simply have no regard for guidelines to protect the nature and not create an undue burden on your dog. Sigh. This is truly one of the best places in DFW if you are serious about hiking. There is a 500 feet elevation gain on the trail by the lake and this makes for great views and an easy way to get your heart rate up. There is ample parking and admission to the park is free. The only downside I would mention is the only restroom facilities are two port-o-potties and they were disgusting. One was out of toilet paper and there are no sinks to wash up. I don't know why people feel the need to make a bad situation worse by urinating all over the seat and trashing the facilities. Other than that, Eagle Mountain Park is a great choice for a semi-challenging hike site in DFW. The views are also a great reward for your efforts!

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