If you're looking for a locale that offers comfortable fall temperatures without having to pack a parka, might I suggest the Dallas-Ft.Worth area?This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.It just so happens the 23rd-ranked SMU Mustangs are hosting the Cal Golden Bears this Saturday, and their stadium, located in the scenic Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas, is within driving distance of a ton of great trails.FSU-SMU GAME TURNS INTO OLD-SCHOOL FOOTBALL AFTER STADIUM POWER OUTAGE WIPES OUT IN-GAME COMMUNICATIONA welcome sign greets travelers arriving at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.
(HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Most people likely think of DFW as nothing but a vast sea of highways and high rises, but having been a resident of the Metroplex for six years, I can attest that there are plenty of beautiful hikes just waiting to be found.Get to know some of these hidden gems as you make your way to North Texas for the game this weekend.BEST HIKES TO TRY AROUND LUBBOCK AHEAD OF TEXAS TECH'S WEEK ONE MATCHUP WITH ABILENE CHRISTIANAs I mentioned, you might think DFW is just some sprawling urban nightmare with nothing but flat terrain, but our top choice on this list debunks that misconception right from the jump.Cedar Ridge Preserve is located roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Dallas and features nearly nine miles of hilly trails and scenic overlooks thanks to being nearly 800 feet above sea level.The wooded hiking trails will make you feel like you are hundreds of miles away from civilization despite being just a stone's throw from one of the most populous cities in America; the best of both worlds!If you want a taste of Texas Hill Country without ever having to leave the DFW Metroplex, put Cedar Ridge Preserve on your list.I might be a little biased on t...