This is also a great place to get out on the water, if you want to canoe or kayak, for both moving water (Elm Fork of Trinity) or still water (Beaver Pond). When I went it was a bit marshy, the dam was releasing a lot of water, so many of trails were I’ve not been back since my initial visit, primarily due to the linear nature of the park. It is a really beautiful area, and i enjoyed my time there. From trails predominately in wooded areas (Blackjack, Cicada, Bittern Marsh), to those that have prairies (Redbud, Cottonwood, and parts of Blackjack), to pond or wetland views (Cottonwood or Bittern Marsh). The trails here have a wide variety of things to see. That got old, so if I go back, I’d go with a friend where we can coordinate with our vehicles and reduce the back and forth! I parked there and hiked the blackjack trail around to the where it came out on the next parking area, and then had to double back along the road to get my vehicle again. Once you enter the park, there will be a visitors center, and a parking lot to start on the BlackJack trail. You do have to pay at the entrance gate, so make sure you have a means to pay. The dam, and someone climbing it View from the Top It is steep (So i hear!), if you do climb it make sure to be careful. Below is a picture of that dam, I’ve even circled a person who was climbing to the top (signs say not to), the second picture is a view from the top (obtained somehow). The nature preserve lies just south of Lake Lewisville along the dam. I finally made it out, although it was still quite a bit marshy in places. Nearby Trails: Lake Ray Roberts (Isle Du Bois and Johnson Branch), Elm Fork Preserve, Arbor Hillsįor years I’d been meaning to come check LLELA out, but due to the heavy rain we’ve had the last few years, i just never could time it right when I was free and the trails weren’t wet. Official Website: Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area Honestly, i wish I’d come with a friend and had two vehicles, since doubling back got old. I parked at the Blackjack trail, then when i exited near the Green Dragon trail, i doubled back on the road to get my car, and drove further down, and had to repeat that a few times. Where to Park: There are multiple trail-heads you can park at. Shade: These trails are mainly in the woods, but there are trails with prairie so you will get some sun here. Suitable for: Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Camping There are restrooms throughout the park, and a Visitors Center as you enter don’t loop), your total mileage will be higher if you backtrack to your vehicle.Īrea of Town: Just off I-35E in Lewisville, south of the lakeįacilities: They do offer primitive camping sites, and areas to picnic. My recommendation, have two vehicles or at least park more centrally and move your vehicle as you work your way down the trails.ĭistance: The nature preserve has 7 miles of trails, but since they are linear (i.e. It’s a very linear park, so plan ahead on where to park and how far to go. Here you will find miles of hiking trails, several spots to get out in a canoe or kayak, and can watch the water being released from the dam. There is a fee to enter, and call ahead to make sure they are open (after heavy rains or they are releasing water from the dam, it can get rather marshy). Review: The LLELA Nature Preserve (LLELA = Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Area) is a linear nature preserve just south of Lewisville Lake.
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