There’s no secret that when the summer heat hits, horseback riding ranks among the greatest (and most unique) summer activities in Fort Worth and the nearby countryside. Imagine riding horses in the mountains, exploring Texas parks, connecting with nature, breathing fresh air, and meandering along scenic trails at sunset. In this blog, we’ve hand‑picked the Best Horseback Riding Trails you can explore this season—and we’ll show you how Touch of Chrome Trail Rides can saddle you up for the perfect ride.
Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway
Only about 45 minutes west of downtown, Lake Mineral Wells touts a 20-mile equestrian trail that once served the Texas & Pacific Railway. You can camp at one of 20 equestrian sites, then trot beneath shady oaks, over restored rail bridges, and along the lake’s limestone shore. Bring your own mount—horses are welcome throughout the trailway, and a wide limestone surface keeps footing sure for beginners and seasoned riders alike.
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Glen Rose’s famous dinosaur tracks are just a short drive southwest of Fort Worth. Beyond fossil hunting, riders can explore a 100-acre South Primitive Area where the Paluxy River winds through wooded, semi-rocky terrain: perfect for cooling hooves on hot days. You can bring your own horse or book a guided ride for sweeping river views and a brush with prehistory.
LBJ National Grasslands
The Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands sit about 35 miles northwest of Fort Worth. Its views are amazing, with rolling prairie and tall post‑oak trees that make the area feel far from the city. Trails begin at TADRA Point, where five color‑coded loops link together into 75 miles of track. You can ride, hike, or bike as little as five miles or as much as twenty‑five. They also have horse camp options that let you stay overnight, just tie your horse, sit by the fire ring, and listen to coyotes howling under a sky full of stars.
Benbrook Lake Equestrian Area
About 10 miles west of downtown, Benbrook Lake is the closest trail escape on this list. There, a 14-mile loop links Dutch Branch and Holiday Parks, hugging quiet coves where white egrets feed at dawn. The track’s soft sand and grass make an easy ride, while low bluffs open to wide views of the lake and the distant Fort Worth skyline. Pull in, saddle up, and you can swap city streets for open water and waving prairie in less than twenty minutes. This is one of our main locations at Touch of Chrome Trail Rides.
Touch of Chrome Trail Rides: A Guided Private Experience
If you prefer to let someone else wrangle the horses and directions, Touch of Chrome Trail Rides (about 15 miles south of Fort Worth) caters to horseback riders of every skill level with fully guided outings. Our packages range from brisk warm-up loops to golden-hour sunset rides along Benbrook Lake, all on well-trained horses that know the route by heart.
Our Horseback Riding Trails
Pick from one, two, or three-hour trail rides (plus specialty photo shoots) that weave through Rocky Creek Park’s junipers and lakeside bluffs. Guides match each guest with a suitable mount, review basics, and snap photos so you can stay in the saddle instead of behind the camera. Our rides are safe for beginers and experts, and riders above 5 years old.
Our Ranch
The family-owned horse ranch in Crowley began as a Paint-horse breeding operation and still exudes that down-home charm. Being just 20 minutes from Fort Worth makes it easy to swap freeway noise for meadow breezes on a whim.
Ready for Your Scenic Horseback Adventure in Fort Worth?
There’s no doubt the Fort Worth area offers plenty of gorgeous trails, but when you want a guided, stress-free ride (and no horse ownership required), Benbrook Lake with Touch of Chrome is the best horseback riding trail to explore. Our seasoned wranglers pair you with the perfect horse, handle all the tack, and lead you along lake-hugging views. So we are your go-to choice whether you’re planning a birthday, a date, a summer getaway, or a special event.
Ready to trade city noise for amazing nature views? Reserve your ride online or call Touch of Chrome today. Then just show up, sit deep, and let the trail ride away with you.