If you live in the Metroplex, it comes as no surprise that getting in touch with nature can be a bit of a tricky feat. Sure, there are the obvious spots like White Rock Lake or the Katy Trail where you can get your sweat in, but the crowds come as a package deal. Not to mention the pavement. For those looking to get off the beaten path around DFW and hit the best hiking trails in the area, this Connecticut gal has search high (Frisco) and low (Cedar Ridge) to find the coolest hiking close to Dallas that pack a punch - and allows for the appropriate use of hiking boots.