this is a wonderful, peaceful, beautiful hike. it is completely flat, no hills at all, but very enjoyable. beware that it is 9.3 miles / 15 kms. in total, so it's easy to go 1/2 way, say, "I've had enough. I think I'll go back", without realizing it's going to be another hour and a half! but if you are in good shape, it's highly recommended.

Maybe not so hidden. To have one of the largest urban lakes right up the street is amazing. While only a few miles from downtown when you are there you feel as though you are far away from any city. The lake has a pretty cool history behind it. Lots of wildlife even occasional Bald Eagle sightings. A great thing the Dallas forefathers did right. I’m sure pulling something like that being built would take 10 years of political junk before anything happened. I will say Dallas has kept this lake “right”. They have continued to keep it all natural. They could have commercialized the heck out of it and make a lot of money with restaurants and bars all around it. I live in the area. The neighborhood would never let that happen.