#hike10 - Eagle Mountain Park
Location: Eagle Mountain Park - Fort Worth, TX
The new apartment is about 20 minutes closer to Eagle Mountain Park, which is good news because I LOVE hiking there and will likely make it my "go to" when I can't get somewhere more adventurous. My other half and I arrived about 8:30 am and it was already packed. We set out on the two northern trails before moving to the larger, southern loops. The northern trails were a good start, with less people and more wildlife. Once we made our way to the southern trails, we encountered more people, less wildlife, and I found myself wishing we lived in a remote town somewhere with nearby mountain trails.
Spring was in the air throughout the park, with buds and blooms at every turn. Deer were feeding a few yards from the trail, and people were mostly in a good mood. The lake was high and people were out fishing along the shoreline. The morning was beautiful with partial sun, a light breeze, and somewhat warm temperatures.
Eagle Mountain Park - Takeaways from this hike
If you want to avoid crowds, get there before 7:30am (I've said this before, so I'll say it again)
Do all the trails to get between 7-8+ miles
Watch out for offshoot trails that deteriorate the landscape - STAY ON TRAIL. It can be difficult to determine where to walk, because things are so far gone in places, so stick to the path most traveled.
See my post from a previous hike HERE