My favorite trail. I love the variety. Great place to hide a body or two!

Pretty quiet and secluded. You could park your car and eat breakfast or lunch while you watch the beauty of water and sky..Not enough parking space(less 1 star) & just one seating area(seats 4)

I loved this trail. I should have looked at the map at the trailhead closer before I started. I was warned that the numbers of the trails arent geographically lined up, but merely the order of construction.They do a good job of identifying easy, medium, and hard trails.

Hidden gem in the middle of the city! Great bike trail, and just as good hiking trail. Got to see red spider lilies which were beautiful and also a copperhead.

Beautiful, fresh and green hiking trail! Anyone notice the interesting wire art and birdhouses hanging around in the trees along the trail? Very cool! Nice, peaceful, green space away from the hustle and bustle!

Super fun trail. Good for beginners wanting some easy root action with their mountain bikes.

It might have been better if I had a bike. But the walk was good.

The trail stewards are doing a great job at maintaining the trail lately, its in great shape. I like loops 1-6 if I feel like taking it easy, if I feel like more of a challenge, Ill go on loop 7 and further. Which way(s) to go on loop 7 can be a little confusing for first timers, its a good idea to go with someone who is already familiar with the trail. To get to loop 8 and higher, you have to take loop 1A which the entrance to is a little bit steep both down and up, but not too bad. Great trail system with plenty of mileage, very nice and scenic especially during spring and summer.

Great trail! It could use a little organic maintenance to enhance the surrounding nature. Other than this, it feels pretty cool like youre wondering in the woods.

It was my first time biking there and the place is nice but it needs more signs to direct you. I went on loop 1 and I could find how to return. It took me to a little street and there was no signs to tell me to take left or right and where to enter again. But it was a fun experience.

Its a pretty area, definitely in need of sidewalks for little kids to ride bikes, baby strollers, roller blading, elderly people who like to take walks. It needs some TLC, like White Rock. It totally would make that areas property values rise!

Nice trail, mostly flat and twisty but there are several sections with some nice techi climbs and descents. Really enjoyed it.

Trail was good for a fairly easy hike. Trail markers show hiking one way and biking the other...wish there was a marker at the beginning. As of 8/8 the last 2 loops are closed due to sewer repair which means the remaining its about 4 miles.

Great trail. Easy to walk, even for me. Im 53 and have back and heart issues.. My sister and I, felt safe and will definately be coming back... The only issue I had with this trail, is the trash that was in the creek. I truly hope it can be cleaned up. ( I have more pictures, and will add as soon as I upload from my camera)

Great facilities and several single track hiking, mtb trails maintained by DORBA. Mtb trails have enough variety to entertain all levels of riders.

It awesome and u can really get in touch with nature.

Great spot for beginners (south trail) for the more experienced technical riders (north trail). Great sun to shade ratio as well.

One of our favorite places to go on hikes and mountains biking. Makes you feel like you are not in the city.

Great for mountain biking on all levels of experience and I will continue to visit. This is a dog friendly park but I would NEVER bring my pups out here. Ive seen copperheads just about every trip. Even rode right over one as it quickly squirmed across the trail.

Trash everywhere and this place stinks. Lots of dead trees. Not a good place for hiking.

One of the few places in DFW to enjoy nature. Tons of trails for hiking, running, and mountain biking. Best to go when its dry, trails can be really muddy for days after a rain. Watch out for the copperheads.

Awesome! Just washed out in some leaves and hit my head. Otherwise, the trail is perfect this time of year.

Lots of trails for variety and well maintained.

17 miles of trails for varying skill levels. Very well maintained!

Miles of good unpaved walking n biking trail. So.much fun walking in the woods with my girls.

It was a nice spot for a walk. The path was wide and clean.

Beautiful fall seasons to see great color

Nice...peaceful...well kept...not a state park and while you cam hear traffic sometimes the paths have a good combo of sun and shade.

Really nice bike trail for all levels. Beautiful foliage with lots of shade. Several different trails offers variety. It is very secluded and remote feeling. So much so that at times I felt a little unsafe as I was biking alone. I recommend going with a friend/family member.

Great place to mountain bike. Stay on 1-6 if youre starting out.. 7+ is extremely difficult

Ive been fishing at the creek for 20 years. Easily one of my favorite places to be. Could be cleaner, but thats our fault

Really pretty woods and long easy to walk trails for walkers and bicyclists.

Nice shady trails. A bit muddy after rain for those who are looking for a clean shoe walk.

Lots of of to walk, bike, or explore. Plenty of fishing spots. Decent parking lot. Small pavilion for picnicking. Good place to go and get out of the house for sure.

It is a nice place to go fish for white bass but right now the weeds are overgrown

Well maintained mountain biking area. Nice and technical.

1 of the best dorbas around for all levels, marked properly etc absolutely love this place

I take my scouts here often to hike or to do trail bike-rides. Ive even taken a kids bike trailer that I towed and it fit in all the trails. This is important because while I had an 11 year old passing off his scouting requirements, I couldnt leave my 2 year old at home so he rode along with me in the bike trailer. And the trails were wide enough for it. There were a few difficult spots but for the most part, trailer friendly. Our Scout Troop was also responsible for clearing the trash in 2013.Update: 5/10/2017: Even after all the rain and flooding a few months ago, the trails are still very hike-able. There were also a lot of trail-bikers there tonight. I love this place, lots of trails and still well maintained. It was a great evening to hike tonight.Another thing, Ive been here several times and have even cleaned up by picking up trash but tonight was the firs time I saw a snake, 2 of them in fact. I didnt know nor even think of having snakes there.

I got lost but i founda way it was thrilling

Absolutely gorgeous preserve. I have no other words. ^-^

Great place to ride your mtb. For beginners south loops ate the best.

Great place for beginning mountian bikers and family hikers.

Im from the country, so when I visit here, I feel right at home! Its a wonderful place to get a good bike ride in....or if you want to get away from the concrete of the city!

This is only a mountain bike trail there are no concrete paved walkway’s or anything else very very rustic it shouldn’t even be listed as a bike trail.

Tons of trails and close to home. We love this place!

Good trail with lots of woodland scenary. Could use a bit of clean up though, there is a large amount of garbage strewn about by people who walk the trail, or possibly brought in by the creek when it rises. Please do not litter!!

Always great for fishing and bike trails

One of my favorite walking / biking trails in DFW. Very pretty, well maintained paths.

Shady paths, interesting tree forms, wildlife and more await you at Rowlett Creek Nature preserve. Located right off Centerville Road just off Firewheel, this Nature preserve was quite an enjoyable hike. Our group took the loop 1 trail. This is also a DORBA trail and has quite a few bumps and even a spring loaded ramp. The trail is winding and shady with lots of interesting tree-forms remaining after some of the older trees had died. The paths are fairly easy and many of the exposed tree roots are smoothed over so someone with a jog stroller or a sturdy wheelchair could traverse these trails. The parking is great, with lots of shade trees so your car stays cool in the heat. There is a handicapped porta potty and a gazebo and plenty of picnic tables for a rest and bite after the hike or bike ride is over. Total trail miles hiked: 1.62Miles.

Its such a great place to hike and bike with alternate paths; I bike there with my Shepherd and then we hike until we get lost enough for him to sniff us back to my bike again. 3x a week for 6 weeks and were still having a blast testing his nose!

Has the potential to be fabulous. Contains several serene paths with ample shade and though there were 8 cars in the lot, I only passed 2 people while out for 5 miles.Heres the bad - the preserve is treated like a dump. Theres not a single place on the trail (or off trail) where you wont see garbage. Its disgusting, disappointing, and takes away from being in nature.

Easily one of my favorite places to be. Could be cleaner, but thats our fault

Good fun for novice to advanced riders. Ride on!

Great place to hike, run or mountain bike. Generally peaceful even though its surrounded by neighborhoods and roads. Parts of it can be a little dirty, and if you are walking/running be prepared to step off the trail regularly to accommodate the mountain bikers.

Probably the best biking trail in DFW. Erwin is more challenging but RCP is more fun overall.

Great for mountain biking. They have a large a frame, bridges, teeter totter, and climbs and descents. Very well maintained with a great variety for different skill levels.

Had an AWESOME time with kids and friends!

I usually go for a run here, it’s peaceful and the people are friendly. Whether it be taking a stroll, family fun, or whatever this place is nice. I’m not much of a nature person but I do go out their for a few minutes to an hour.

The park itself is beautifully done. Theres a childrens playground, pier to fish from, and a place to fly a kite or a prop plane/drone. Theres even a designated area for small remote controlled boats. Bring your hot dogs and hamburgers as well. Several grilling areas with picnic tables are available.Walk along the nature trail or bicycle if you would rather. Theres a dirt trail exclusively for bicycling. If you are very lucky, you might catch some turtles hanging out by the old cement damn by the old camp grounds which are now closed to the public. I was fortunate enough to see a great horned owl, screech owl, red eared turtles, armadillo, egret, a couple of wood ducks, and a family of racoons.Unfortunately, people are leaving garbage behind when they leave. Please people, give a hoot and dont pollute our Earth. We only have one!

Very beautiful nature trail. There are a lot of shaded areas and views of the river

The trail was really cool, even though its really hot outside I took my girlfriend and our 2 dogs to go hiking and we all had fun and got a great workout! We will definitely go hiking again sometime in the fall when it cools down more!

This place is fun. It’s not hard at all, but it takes a few times to find your way. It’s a good place to ride a bike

Nice little get away from the city yet in the city

Well it gets muddy easy, but theres some pavement. Theres a porta potty and there is running water. There are couple nice heavy duty grills and park benches with tables. Great trails for mountain bikes. Birds, squirrels, and other wildlife.

Great place to hike bike and fish i grow up here i love it

It would be better if there was not so much trash and inorganic debris. City of Garland could do better by nature to at least clean up the larger debris.

Always a great time! Decent trails for all levels,this was the first set of trails I came to when I was just starting out and it wasnt too daunting for a beginner.

Good mix of trails.

This is a great trail for the adventurous cyclist. Night biking events are popular. Ive seen bikes of many types from singlespeeds and clunkers to complicated full suspension race bikes. Pay attention to maps and loop directions. Its easy to follow. There are miles of fast sections, plenty of trees, and some expert loops with rocks and steep climbs.

Great hiking and mountain biking trails, the north side has some trash from the creek but its still a good ride.

Well we made mistake of going when it was muddy and trail was closed but on way out, our dog almost stepped on this....a copperhead! Werent really able to get far on hike to know whether we wouldve liked it; but this will give us pause for future just because of how high grasses are and dont want to risk something coming out and nowhere to go because trails are pretty narrow.

One of my favorite mountain bike trails

I love this place and I crash there all the time...literally. Its in a flood plain so it has only been open a couple weeks in the last 6 months. Looking forward to riding it soon.

Good fishing area for white bass.

The trails are quite nice. Not too many hardcore obstacles if thats what you are into. Great place to get a workout in.

Nice bike trails

Fairly challenging flat trails with a single loop that has some really high hills and dips, will be coming back here to complete the difficult loop

This trail has a special place in my heart... Heres where I lost my mountain bike virginity

This is an amazing mountain bike trail!

Great trails for family but stay to the right on green trails or the dudes in tight spandex will run you over . I wouldnt take my 9 yr old girl on the blue trails. There are some areas back in there that you can fall 15-30 . Overall its fun for adult and teenage riders on blue trails. There are portable bathrooms so you can do your business and a water hose to rinse off your bike. Its peaceful on the trails !

Easy beginner bike trail. No real climbs or decents. Not technical at all. Very beginner friendly.

Nice wide shaded trail that runs behind a neighborhood next to the Garland gun range.

Awesome place to bike

Nice bike trails, but a little rough. Good for begiñners & intermediate bikers.

This is a fun trail, great for beginner and intermediate riders and its about 10 miles per lap.

Although relatively short, the MTB trails are good practice for short climbs over tree roots. The car park is always busy, but large enough to find a space.

I have been on the trail 3 times now. First two with a guide, which was very helpful.Last time on my own. Very fun and challenging bike trail! Loved it!

Beautiful and extensive trails. WATCH OUT FOR COPPER HEADS.

Always love coming here ! It has so many trails to choose from ! Relaxed smooth trails and choose of up hill and down hill. Biking and running and hiking friendly.

Hidden beautiful gem. Only trail running in dfw thats better is Cedar Ridge. Maybe northshore in grapevine.

Great wooded hike

Simple and technical trails for MTB and hiking.Dont wear two earbuds, you wont hear opposite direction coming. Its for yours and their safety

14 miles of bike/hike trails, heavily wooded, never over crowded. Bike stand with air pump, picnic tables and potable water.Bring a change of clothes and shoes as the trails are often muddy.

Nice place to take a walk. There are many trees, mostly shaded. A loop walk took us about 40 minutes.

Fun ride exploring trail again!

Not bad, lots of snakes at sundown....

Excellent shade and able to share the trail with the bikers and decent shape even with all the rain this year.

Great place for riding & hiking!! Picnics.

Very cool except the spiders invading the trees!!!

Runner.... Trails are for the most part well maintained. Not too rutted out from the bikers. Plenty of shade.Im an out of towner. Ran various parks in the Dallas/Ft Worth area on my visit. This was my favorite.