Tri-Park-A-Thon

Join rangers at Ray Roberts for our 2nd Annual hike across all 3 units.

Start the new year off right by hitting the trail and participating in our second Tri-Park-A-Thon. You can come for just one hike at the Ray Roberts Lake State Park Unit of your choice OR complete the Tri-Park-A-Thon by making it to each first day hike at the three main units of the park; Greenbelt Unit, Isle du Bois Unit, and the Johnson Branch Unit. If you make it to all three hikes and get a stamp for each one you will receive a prize!

Whether joining for one or all three, we invite you to come celebrate the new year with some of your favorite rangers as we hit the trail to break a sweat. These programs will be a group hike with a moderate pace.

First Hike: Greenbelt Unit - 428 Entrance

When: Jan. 1, 2024, 9 - 10:30AM
Meet: 428 Entrance in Aubrey, Picnic Day Use area. Look for the sign and Rangers
(GPS coordinates provided due to no physical address: 33.306711, -97.040070)
Trail: 2-miles on Coyote Run, a partially gravel and dirt trail - Trail rated Moderate

Second Hike: Isle du Bois Unit

When: Jan. 1, 2024, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Meet: Isle du Bois Unit - Boat Ramp parking lot. Look for the sign.
Trail: Randy Bell Scenic Trail - 2-mile paved trail with some inclines - Trail rated Easy

Third Hike: Johnson Branch Unit

• When: Jan. 1, 2024, 1:30 PM - ~3:15 PM
  Two trail options:
  • Longer:
    • Meet: Dogwood Canyon Parking Lot
      Trail: Dogwood Canyon Trail- 5.2 miles
      Trail rated Moderate
• • Shorter:
    • Meet: Nature Center Parking Lot
      Trail: Cross Timbers Trail- 2.6 miles- Paved trail
      Trail rated Easy
• Who: All ages

Dogs are invited but must be on a secure leash (please no extendable leashes), up-to-date on vaccinations, and socialized around other people and dogs.

Bring: water, trail shoes, and dress for the weather.

Reminders: All ranger-led programs are subject to weather cancelations.

Please dress for the weather.

Attendance to this event is open to the public and free AFTER regular entrance fees.

Park frequently meets capacity and reservations prior to arrival are encouraged to ensure entrance into the park.