This list is not comprehensive.
1. Bonnie Wenk Trails
Located within the city’s most popular park, the trail features multiple loops that provide access to multiple activities.
- Length: 3.4 miles
- Surface: Paved
- Adjacent amenities: Dog park trail loop, fitness court, restrooms, parking, playgrounds
- 2996 Virginia Parkway, McKinney
The trails, located within Erwin Park, offer a chance for visitors to mountain bike in McKinney. The park also features a mountain bike skills course as well as two mountain bike repair stations equipped with a bike stand, an air pump and tools.
- Length: 10 miles
- Surface: Natural
- Adjacent amenities: Multiple loops, mountain bike skills course, parking, restrooms, tent camping
- 4300 CR 1006, McKinney
The trails at Finch Park include a looped trail as well as the Storybook Trail. Parkgoers can read a book along the Storybook Trail, with a new reading selection added monthly. The book selection for February is "Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Made a Sweet Treat Better" by Glenda Armand.
- Length: 1 mile
- Surface: Paved
- Adjacent amenities: Basketball courts, lighted trail, multiple loops, parking, playground, restrooms, splash pad
- 301 Standifer St., McKinney
The trails, located within Gray Branch Park, offer scenic views of McKinney, including the seasonal wildflowers that can be found within the park.
- Length: 3.2 miles
- Surface: Natural
- Adjacent amenities: Bird watching, multiple loops, open space, parking
- 1299 Gray Branch Road, McKinney
The half-mile looped trail located within Mary Will Craig Park encircles a playground and basketball court.
- Length: 0.5 miles
- Surface: Paved
- Adjacent amenities: All-accessible playground, parking, skate spot
- 2701 Bois D’Arc Road, McKinney
The looped trail within Prestwyck Park features an interactive theme focused around science, technology, engineering, art and math.
- Length: 0.6 miles
- Surface: Hard surface
- Adjacent amenities: Fitness stations, parking, playground, splash pad, restrooms
- 1651 Prestwick Hollow Drive, McKinney
The scenic trail runs through Rowlett Creek Park and is located along Rowlett Creek. The linear trail features views of limestone formations along the creek bank. It is part of the Six Cities Trail project and, following completion of the trail, the McKinney portion will connect to the city of Allen.
- Length: 2.9 miles
- Surface: Paved
- Adjacent amenities: Parking, playground
- 4300 Big Fork Trail, McKinney
The lighted and looped trail is located within Towne Lake Park.
- Length: 1.2 miles
- Surface: Paved
- Adjacent amenities: Fishing, kayaking, parking, restrooms, sand volleyball
- 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney
The nature trail features some of the oldest and largest trees in Collin County, and gives parkgoers access to a meditation garden.
- Length: 1 mile
- Surface: Natural
- Adjacent amenities: Multiple loops, parking
- Near the Recreation Center at Towne Lake, 2001 Central Expressway, McKinney
The interconnected trails link multiple parks and pieces of parkland throughout McKinney, including Towne Lake Park and Bonnie Wenk Park. The linear trail received a national designation in 2023.
- Length: 9.95 miles
- Surface: Paved
- Adjacent amenities: Parking, restrooms
- Access from Towne Lake Park, 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney
