Ellis County, Texas
23 hiking & walking trails · 5parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 5 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Ellis County, Texas
Ellis County is home to 23 mapped hiking trails and 5 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 5 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Ellis County
Up to 28 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Ellis County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
Sample Parks in Ellis County
Sample Trails in Ellis County
Curated Guides for Ellis County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Ellis County, Texas?
Yes — we have 23 mapped hiking and walking trails in Ellis County, Texas, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Ellis County, Texas for families?
Captains Hook near Waxahachie is one of the best family picks in Ellis County, Texas — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Ellis County, Texas?
Each of the 23 trails in Ellis County, Texas has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Ellis County, Texas?
Ellis County, Texas has 5 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Ellis County, Texas?
Yes — 3 of Ellis County, Texas's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is WAXAHACHIE CK with 60 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Ellis County, Texas?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Texas for more options beyond Ellis County, Texas.
Hiking guides for Texas
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Ellis County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Texas, Ranked
Texas's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichTexas's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Texas trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Texas
Ten gentle, well-marked Texas trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Texas
Texas's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Texas
Federal parks and recreation areas in Texas ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Texas: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Texas's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.