Elm Fork Greenbelt Trail is a 11 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Aubrey, Texas that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Great for the Family! - Texas Master Naturalists maintain an Interpretive Center with numerous displays about the wildlife and plants in North Texas. The Interpretive Center is across the parking lot from the Visitors Center at the Isle du Bois entrance. Stay on established trails. Poison Ivy lurks near the edges of the trails. What to bring: * Camera * Binoculars * Proper Hiking gear (and food/water) if you plan to hit the trails. Mountain bike, boat, fishing gear, kayak if you are planning to enjoy all the fun at Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Hikers, campers, and other park visitors should be aware of the few venomous snakes native to the area. The two most common venomous snakes in our area are copperheads and cottonmouths (also known as water moccasins). Venomous snake bites are rare and generally happen because someone used poor judgment in footwear or behavior. Open shoes such as flip flops do not provide protection if you step on, or near, a venomous snake. These snakes are often out at night during the summer, so you should always use a flashlight when walking after dark. It is important to stay on marked trails and paths where you are less likely to encounter venomous snakes. Never stick your hands or feet into old logs, under rocks, or into any crevice that a snake might use for shelter. Venomous snakes that consider the park home are going to defend themselves if they feel threatened, so protect yourself by wearing the right shoes and paying close attention to the areas snakes frequent.
February 28, 2021
February 24, 2021Even gravel from the trail head down about 4 miles to the road (where the red bridge is). Went in the winter and honestly not much look at.
January 31, 2021Muddy.
January 30, 2021Decent trail but major section on the south end is closed off.
January 24, 2021January 23, 2021Nice day. Not too busy. Good way to get some miles for training.
January 9, 2021In 2015, the section of the Greenbelt Trail from FM 428 to US Highway 380 was closed due to damage from floods. As of January 2021, TPWD has reopened a portion of the trail South of FM 428. Beginning at the 428 trailhead, you can hike roughly three miles south until you reach the scenic overlook from which you can see the city of Denton. My review focuses on the recently re-opened section of the trail. The trail itself is nothing impressive. It is a mostly flat trail with a combination of forests and grasslands. The trail starts out as a crushed gravel path, but eventually turns to dirt. If you are going to take the trail, it is worth your time to go all the way out to the scenic overlook.
January 1, 2021December 26, 2020December 26, 2020It starts with flat Pasteur and kind of boring. But transforms to wilderness. Challenging as we go further with ditches and swamps.
November 14, 2020November 7, 2020October 24, 2020Nice trail. $7 per person for 10 miles. Bit expensive.
October 18, 2020South of here is closed as of 10-18-20 the East side is a 6.5 mile equestrian trail. The West side is 4 miles to the park at the bottom of the Damm. It's another. 75 to the top of the Damm.
October 18, 2020First time here. It was a little warmer that we expected and the lack of shade was a minor issue. Cloudy skies helped to hide the sun from time-to-time.
October 11, 2020Quiet trail. Went Sunday morning at church time (pro tip). People fishing at the duct. Teenagers goofing. Took my 5 month old puppy. She picked a bottle cap up on her way back to the ride. Typical behavior for her however beware of litter. Not a lot but there. There was police presence in the parking lot.
October 10, 2020October 7, 2020Not clearly marked. Other trails to ride in the area.
October 4, 2020Great day out. Easy easy trail for anyone
September 16, 2020Nice, if unspectacular trail. Nice and quiet and lots of open space, flat and even ground - ideal if you want it easy. I went on a weekday and only saw 7 other people, I expect it would be busy on a weekend though. NB: the southern half of the trail (south of FM428) is closed due to flood damage and is likely to stay so for some time given that info is now on the printed maps at the trailhead! Also no facilities or payment ($7) possible on the trail itself. Saw cottonmouth on the trail in the woods so take care.
September 11, 2020August 28, 2020Started at 7:00 to beat the heat. Easy trail with crushed grave & very flat. Did the out & back from Hwy 455 to Hwy 428. Nice walk.
August 18, 2020I checked to see if the 380 trailhead was open and it is not. You can’t start from the south end of the trail.
August 14, 2020Bike and hike this trail a few times a week. The scenery is great. Various wildlife active throughout the year. Lots of armadillos in the spring along with wildflowers. Still green even in the August heat. Starting near the dam will provide about a mile of shade before the trail opens up to the sky.
August 9, 2020awesome
August 9, 2020lots of wildlife if you get out early, heavily used on weekends
