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General Information
Cedar Ridge Preserve is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to dusk and is closed on Mondays. Admission is free, though a $5 donation is suggested to support maintenance and conservation efforts. Due to limited parking, visitors are encouraged to carpool, especially on weekends.
Directions
7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75249 Map
Guidelines
Cedar Ridge Preserve is designated as a nature preserve due to the environmental importance of the area it encompasses.
Unlike a park, the primary focus of a nature preserve is to maintain and/or restore its natural ecological conditions in order to protect the land and its native plants and wildlife. In general, while preserves may be open to the public for hiking and educational opportunities, they may not offer as wide a variety of recreational opportunities as a typical park. Visitation, activities and amenities within a preserve are limited so as to prevent deterioration of the land. Additionally, nature preserves often do not have paid staff to pick up litter and perform other maintenance tasks, but rather depend on volunteers and donors to assist with the upkeep of the habitat.
When visiting Cedar Ridge Preserve, please observe the following regulations:
- Clean up after yourself. All trash must be carried out and disposed of properly.
- Dogs must be leashed and controlled by a person at all times.
- Pick up dog waste and deposit it in a trashcan.
- No bicycles or motorized vehicles.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Please use headphones/earbuds. Audible music/recordings disturb people and animals.
- Do not disturb plants, wildlife, or any part of the environment.
- Visit only during posted hours.
Camping and fires are prohibited.
Trail Maps & Guides
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