TADRA Point Trailhead

The Grasslands Trail system is a fantastic place to explore—wide open grass fields, beautiful scenic views, and pockets of Cross Timbers–style trees that really make the landscape stand out. Some of the park roads are blocked off, but they actually make great additional hiking paths, helping you easily wander throughout the grasslands and into peaceful pine forest areas. It’s a wonderful spot for... The Grasslands Trail system is a fantastic place to explore—wide open grass fields, beautiful scenic views, and pockets of Cross Timbers–style trees that really make the landscape stand out. Some of the park roads are blocked off, but they actually make great additional hiking paths, helping you easily wander throughout the grasslands and into peaceful pine forest areas. It’s a wonderful spot for anyone who enjoys nature, quiet trails, and wide-open spaces.

I have been coming to the grasslands for years. This was the first time coming with my 2 year old son. We visit a lot of state parks, but something about the area around TADRA felt a bit more pure. We had a beautiful campsite, my son and I enjoyed “hunting” frogs with our flashlight and taking the kayak to the near by 35 acre reservoir in the morning for a bit of fishing. Over all, I’ll continue... I have been coming to the grasslands for years. This was the first time coming with my 2 year old son. We visit a lot of state parks, but something about the area around TADRA felt a bit more pure. We had a beautiful campsite, my son and I enjoyed “hunting” frogs with our flashlight and taking the kayak to the near by 35 acre reservoir in the morning for a bit of fishing. Over all, I’ll continue to choose this area for those quick weekend camp trips with my family over the state parks, it’s just nice to be unbothered and left alone without all the governmental red tape and hustle normally found in state parks around north Texas, albeit a bit more primitive.

I mostly stuck to the yellow and red trails. They are marked by wood markers, colored ribbons, and spray paint on trees. However, these markers are fairly sparse. Parts of the paths were overgrown. It is also easy to take a side, parallel path that leads to nowhere. I had to back track several times to get back on track. I think this is great for horseback riding, but not necessarily for hik... I mostly stuck to the yellow and red trails. They are marked by wood markers, colored ribbons, and spray paint on trees. However, these markers are fairly sparse. Parts of the paths were overgrown. It is also easy to take a side, parallel path that leads to nowhere. I had to back track several times to get back on track. I think this is great for horseback riding, but not necessarily for hiking. I only checked out a fraction of the trails, so maybe other areas are better marked and easier to stay on track.